Chicken-Broccoli Teriyaki with Pre-cooked Brown Rice

Quick-seared chicken and tender broccoli coated in a savory-sweet teriyaki sauce, served alongside pre-cooked brown rice for a complete and speedy weeknight stir-fry.
- Prep: 7 min
- Cook: 12 min
- Total: 19 min
- Servings: 4.5
- Cuisine: East Asian
- Difficulty: Easy
Dietary
- Dairy-Free
- Nut-Free
- Egg-Free
- High-Protein
Tags
- quick
- savory
- stir-fry
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (ground)
- 1 frozen broccoli florets
- 0.5 cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 package pre-cooked brown rice (heated according to package)
- 2 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the 1 pound chicken breast pieces, season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Add the 1 bag frozen broccoli florets to the skillet. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring, until tender-crisp. If needed, you can add 1-2 tablespoons of water and cover for a minute to steam the broccoli quickly.
- Pour in the 1/2 cup store-bought teriyaki sauce and stir to coat the chicken and broccoli evenly. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- While the chicken and broccoli are cooking, heat the 2 packages pre-cooked brown rice according to package directions (typically microwave for 90 seconds).
- Serve the chicken-broccoli teriyaki over the heated brown rice, garnished with optional 2 tablespoons sesame seeds.
Notes
For an extra pop of flavor, a dash of rice vinegar or sriracha can be added to the sauce. Ensure your chosen teriyaki sauce is gluten-free if that's a dietary concern.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 485
- Protein: 37.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 54.1 g
- Fat: 13.5 g
- Fiber: 6.8 g
- Sodium: 1310 mg
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Sugar: 14.8 g
- Cholesterol: 78 mg