Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry
Here’s a nutritious and kid-friendly Asian lunch recipe for Teriyaki Chicken and Vegetable Stir Fry:
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1/2 cup snap peas
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Cooked rice, for serving
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the broccoli, bell pepper, carrot, and snap peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Pour the prepared teriyaki sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Cook, stirring constantly, for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
- Serve the teriyaki chicken and vegetable stir-fry over cooked rice.
This recipe is packed with protein from the chicken and a variety of colorful vegetables, making it a nutritious and delicious option for kids. Enjoy!
