Homemade Healthy Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry
This Homemade Healthy Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry is a perfect weeknight dinner: quick, wholesome, and bursting with flavor. Using lean chicken, fresh ginger and garlic, and a lightly sweetened homemade teriyaki sauce, it’s a healthier alternative to takeout without sacrificing taste. Ready in just 40 minutes, it pairs perfectly with steamed rice or cauliflower rice, making it a satisfying, family-friendly meal. This recipe is also ideal for meal prep and clean eating goals, keeping your meals nutrient-dense and balanced while maintaining convenience.
Why This Recipe Works
Lean protein: Chicken provides essential amino acids for muscle repair and satiety.
Better-for-you sauce: Honey and low-sodium soy sauce cut back on refined sugar and sodium compared to store-bought sauces.
Veg-forward flexibility: Easily paired with your favorite vegetables for fiber, nutrients, and volume.
Quick prep: Minimal ingredients and fast cooking make this weeknight-friendly.
Ingredients
1¼ lb chicken thighs or breasts, boneless, skinless
¼ cup honey
½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
1 garlic clove, grated
¼ tsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp oil (e.g., avocado or olive)
Optional: steamed broccoli or stir-fry veggies
Optional: cooked rice or cauliflower rice
How to Make It
Prepare the Marinade: Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
Marinate Chicken: Add chicken and coat evenly. Refrigerate 15 minutes.
Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken 3 minutes per side until browned (175 °F thighs, 165 °F breasts). Remove from pan.
Simmer Sauce: Pour marinade into pan and bring to a gentle simmer.
Combine & Serve: Return chicken to pan and toss in sauce. Serve over rice or vegetables.
Tips & Variations
Use cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
Add bell peppers, snap peas, or broccoli for extra nutrition.
Double the sauce for meal prep—keeps well in the fridge up to 3 days.
Try this Healthy Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry tonight for a fast, wholesome dinner that hits all the flavor notes without the guilt. Perfect for meal prep or a quick family dinner—tag us if you make it!
Sources
Laura Fuentes. “Homemade Healthy Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry.” Retrieved from Laura Fuentes
