Chicken Teriyaki Recipe
Chicken Teriyaki Recipe saves dinner when takeout temptation whispers sweet promises and your budget rolls eyes dramatically tonight.
You glaze plant based chicken in sticky teriyaki sauce because bold flavor fixes long exhausting weekday energy instantly.
This vegan classic delivers protein comfort sweetness proving homemade meals outshine expensive restaurant cravings every single time.
Chicken Teriyaki Recipe
Chicken Teriyaki Recipe uses plant-based chicken pieces coated in a glossy teriyaki sauce served with vegetables and grains.
Ingredients
- 12 oz plant-based chicken strips
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced carrots
- ½ cup sliced bell pepper
Teriyaki sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp sliced green onions
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add plant-based chicken strips and cook 5 minutes.
- Add broccoli, carrots, and bell pepper, cook 4 minutes.
- In a saucepan, combine soy sauce, maple syrup, vinegar, ginger, and garlic.
- Stir cornstarch with water, then add to sauce mixture.
- Simmer sauce 3 minutes until thickened.
- Pour teriyaki sauce over skillet mixture.
- Cook 4 minutes, stirring to coat evenly.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
- Serve warm with rice or noodles.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories: 330Total Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 1.5g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 21g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
Vitamin C: 40%Iron: 15%
Vitamin A: 35%
Potassium: 12%
Magnesium: 10%
Additional notes / tips to enhance flavor
- Add pineapple chunks for sweet contrast.
- Toast sesame seeds before garnish.
- Serve over brown rice or soba noodles.
- Add chili flakes for gentle heat.
- Marinate plant-based chicken briefly in soy sauce for deeper flavor.
