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Easy Teriyaki Chicken Stir Fry

This easy teriyaki chicken stir fry has golden chicken thighs coated in a sticky homemade teriyaki sauce that thickens right in the pan, so dinner is done in about 25 minutes. 
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Course: Stir Fry
Cuisine: Asian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 318kcal

Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch, plus 2 tablespoons water to make a slurry
  • 60 ml soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon neutral oil
  • 1 lb (450 g) boneless chicken thigh, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Stir the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of water into a smooth slurry and add it to a small bowl. Whisk in the soy sauce, dry sherry, rice vinegar and 4 tablespoons of water. Set the sauce aside.
    1 tablespoon cornstarch
    60 ml soy sauce
    2 tablespoons dry sherry
    1 tablespoon rice vinegar
    4 tablespoons water
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer and fry for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through.
    1 tablespoon neutral oil
    1 lb boneless chicken thigh
  • Add the garlic, ginger and red chili flakes and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, stirring, until fragrant.
    2 large garlic cloves
    1 tablespoon fresh ginger
    ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • Give the sauce a quick whisk, then pour it into the pan together with the brown sugar. Stir well and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glossy, sticky glaze that coats the chicken.
    1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • Adjust the seasoning to taste, adding more soy sauce if you like, and serve immediately over your favorite rice or noodles.
    Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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Notes

  • Whisk the sauce again right before it goes into the pan because the cornstarch settles as it sits.
  • You can stir in the sugar with the rest of the sauce ingredients, but I prefer to add it to the pan so it dissolves quickly.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 111mg | Sodium: 916mg | Potassium: 291mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 163IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition is per serving and is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator.

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