30 Minute Teriyaki Chicken with Sesame Ginger Broccoli.
This 30 Minute Teriyaki Chicken with Sesame Ginger Broccoli is quick, flavorful, and perfect for busy weeknights with its sweet-savory sauce and crunchy veggies!
Equipment
- Large Skillet or Wok
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cutting board and knife
- Spatula or tongs
Ingredients
Teriyaki Sauce
- 0.5 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 0.33 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic minced or grated
- 1 Fresno chile pepper seeded and diced
Main Ingredients
- 0.25 cup sesame oil
- 1 pound chicken breast or thighs
- 0.5 pineapple cut into half moons
- 2 bunches broccoli or broccolini cut into florets
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds for garnish
- Kosher salt and pepper to taste
- Lime wedges, cilantro, and rice for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, whisk together the low sodium soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and diced Fresno chile pepper to make the teriyaki sauce.
Cooking
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and season with kosher salt and pepper. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the broccoli florets and sauté for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and add the pineapple half moons. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken and broccoli, stirring to coat evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to thicken the sauce slightly.
Serving
- Remove from heat. Serve the teriyaki chicken and broccoli over cooked rice, garnished with sesame seeds, lime wedges, and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently with added moisture to keep tender.
- Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months; thaw overnight before reheating.
- Swap vegetables seasonally: asparagus in spring, zucchini in summer, butternut squash in fall, kale in winter.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Try other proteins like tofu, shrimp, or beef with adjusted cooking times.