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Make your own Spicy Teriyaki Chicken with Broccoli tonight with this quick and flavorful recipe! Pan seared chicken, fresh broccoli florets, and a spicy teriyaki sauce will put your take-out version to shame!
Chicken teriyaki gets kicked up a notch in this Spicy Teriyaki Chicken with broccoli recipe! This chicken teriyaki recipe spices up a favorite take-out style dish with no questionable ingredients like MSG. The spicy teriyaki sauce comes together with just a few ingredients and adds a whole new level of flavor to the chicken and broccoli stir-fry!
If you’re after other delicious chicken recipes, why not also try my Chicken Fajita Bake or my Mexican Chicken Tacos!
Why you’ll love this Spicy Chicken Teriyaki
- Healthier than takeout. While it’s fun to indulge in take-out from time to time, it’s not always the healthiest option. By making teriyaki chicken with broccoli at home you never have to question what went into your food.
- Make an easy and flavorful family dinner in no time! This quick teriyaki chicken stir-fry comes together in less than 30 minutes making it quicker than ordering take-out.
- Excellent for meal prep. Simply make the chicken teriyaki with broccoli and package in your food prep containers for your lunches with rice or an additional veggie side.
- A versatile chicken recipe. This recipe is also extremely adaptable. Change the chicken to shrimp for a seafood stir-fry and add all kinds of your fave veggies.
Ingredients you’ll need
- Chicken- Chicken tenders or boneless skinless chicken breasts work well in this recipe. Be sure to trim the fat off the chicken and cube into 1 inch pieces before cooking.
- Broccoli- Use a crown of fresh broccoli for this recipe. That is roughly 3-3 1/2 cups of broccoli florets.
- Spicy Teriyaki Sauce- This spicy teriyaki sauce is made with a traditional teriyaki sauce base (homemade or store-bought), chili flakes, fresh garlic cloves, vegetable or sesame oil, onion powder, and ginger (fresh or ground will work).
How to make this Spicy Teriyaki Chicken recipe
- Cook the chicken – In a skillet with oil, add cubed chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the sauce – Once the chicken has cooked to a golden color and add the teriyaki sauce and mix together to cook for another minute or so.
- Add the veggies – Add the broccoli florets and mix together one more time. Cover and cook on low heat for 2-4 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
- Garnish, serve and enjoy!
Recipe notes and tips
- Prep your ingredients in advance as things will move quick when you start cooking.
- Use a large skillet, pan or wok.
- Cut your chicken into similar sizes, so they cook evenly. Same thing with the broccoli.
- To adjust the heat simply increase or decrease the chili flakes.
- I’ve used chicken tenders but you can also go for chicken breast, just make sure to trim any excess fat. You can also use chicken thighs.
- Cook the chicken until it obtains a nice golden color.
- You can use fry or freshly grated ginger. Ideally go for fresh ginger as it packs more flavor. Grate peeled ginger with a fine grater or zester.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions.
- You can also swap the chicken for shrimp – also delicious!
FAQ’s
What is teriyaki sauce made of?
Traditionally teriyaki sauce is made with a soy sauce base mixed with mirin, sugar, and ginger. For this recipe, I use a store bought bottle of teriyaki sauce, but you can easily make your own. Search for Teriyaki Sauce recipes on Pinterest, or you can check out some of the sauces I have saved to my Sauces and Seasonings Board on Pinterest.
If you are looking for a healthier teriyaki sauce look for the bottles with reduced sugar or no soy.
What to serve with this Spicy Teriyaki Chicken recipe
Whether you plan to eat this spicy chicken teriyaki dish for lunch or dinner, many different sides go well with it! Both white and brown rice make an excellent grain to go with this dish. If you want to add an additional veggie to the dish, try using cauliflower rice.
Another grain to pair with this spicy teriyaki chicken and broccoli is quinoa. You could also go all out and make a fried rice to serve with this dinner.
In terms of veggies, I’ve gone for a broccoli but you can of course add in other vegetables too. Veggies like sugar snap peas, mushrooms, carrots or zucchinis would be lovely too.
Variations to the recipe
Depending on your preference, you can make this recipe less spicy by decreasing the amount of red chili flakes you use in the sauce.
You can also swap the chicken out with shrimp for a Spicy Shrimp Teriyaki, just be sure to adjust your cook time as shrimp generally take less time to cook through than chicken.
Other Asian inspired recipes
- Spicy Cashew Chicken
- Spicy Orange Chicken Recipe with Snap Peas
- Teriyaki Grilled Chicken
- Easy Orange Chicken Recipe
- Teriyaki Salmon Stir Fry
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Spicy Teriyaki Chicken with Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs Chicken , tenders, cubed
- 1 Tbsp. Light Olive Oil
- ½ tsp. Salt
- 1 Broccoli Crown, broken into florets
- 1 tsp. Toasted Sesame Seeds, optional, garnish
- 2 Tbsp. Green onion, sliced, optional, garnish
Teriyaki Sauce Mix
- ¾ c. Teriyaki Sauce, store-bought or homemade
- 1 tsp. Chili Flakes
- 3-4 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
- 1 Tbsp. Vegetable or Sesame Oil
- ½ tsp. Onion Powder
- ½ tsp. Ginger Powder, or grated ginger
Instructions
- To begin, chop the chicken into 1 inch cubes. Then cut the broccoli crown into mini florets. Set aside.
- Heat a 12 inch skillet with 1 Tbsp of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken cubes and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Allow the chicken to cook 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Once the chicken has cooked to a golden color and add the teriyaki sauce and mix together to cook for another minute or so.
- Add the broccoli florets and mix together one more time. Cover and cook on low heat for 2-4 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle with sesame seed and sliced green onion for garnish.
Notes
- Prep your ingredients in advance as things will move quick when you start cooking.
- Use a large skillet, pan or wok.
- Cut your chicken into similar sizes, so they cook evenly. Same thing with the broccoli.
- To adjust the heat simply increase or decrease the chili flakes.
- I’ve used chicken tenders but you can also go for chicken breast, just make sure to trim any excess fat. You can also use chicken thighs.
- Cook the chicken until it obtains a nice golden color.
- You can use fry or freshly grated ginger. Ideally go for fresh ginger as it packs more flavor. Grate peeled ginger with a fine grater or zester.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions.
- You can also swap the chicken for shrimp – also delicious!
