Fast, flavorful, and family-approved, this gluten-free Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli is your new go-to for weeknights. Juicy bite-sized chicken is coated in a sticky, homemade teriyaki sauce and paired with tender-crisp broccoli for an easy dinner in just 15 minutes.
"I love how quick this meal is. Reminds me of takeout! The rice vinegar really adds a nice dimension to the flavor." - Dani
A Quick Look At The Recipe
- ⏲️Ready In: 15 Minutes
- 👪Serves: 4
- 🍽 Calories and Protein: 222 kcals and 29 grams of protein
- 📋 Main Ingredients: Chicken breast, steamed broccoli florets, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
- 📖 Dietary Notes: Dairy-free, gluten-free, and can be made paleo.
- ⭐ Why You'll Love It: A fast, flavorful teriyaki chicken skillet that delivers tender meat, crisp veggies, and a dinner that's ready in just minutes.
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If you’re constantly wondering what’s for dinner tonight, this teriyaki chicken and broccoli stir fry is about to become your weeknight lifesaver. With just 7 ingredients and one skillet, it comes together in 15 minutes and delivers restaurant-level flavor with zero fuss. I’ve made it on everything from hectic dance class nights to Sunday reset evenings, and it never disappoints (bonus: the kids actually eat it!).
The best part? It’s endlessly flexible. Toss in extra veggies, use cauliflower rice on the side, it fits right into my dairy-free gluten-free dinner ideas and makes an easy follow-up to lunches like this fajita bowl recipe. Simple, high-protein, and mom-approved (just like chicken thighs with cranberries), this recipe earns a permanent spot in your rotation
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💭Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Easy to make: With just 5 minutes of prep time and ready in only 15, this gluten-free dinner is perfect for busy nights.
Versatile: Serve the stir fry with multiple sides to change the dish up when you need to.
Allergy-friendly: Naturally dairy and gluten-free, this stir fry recipe can be made paleo as well with a small tweak.
Ingredients and Substitutions
One of the best parts about this broccoli teriyaki chicken recipe is that it requires minimal ingredients, just like these chicken fillets in the air fryer. That and it whips up in super speed like these chicken dinners.
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts: Cut the chicken breasts into one-inch pieces so that they cook quickly, just like these crispy gluten-free Thai chicken bites.
- Gluten-free soy sauce: Double-check that you buy a gluten-free version, as many contain wheat as an ingredient. When in doubt, use coconut aminos.
- Brown sugar works best because of the molasses in it (it helps thicken). However, coconut palm sugar works just as well.
- Broccoli florets: Pre-steam your broccoli first if possible so that it just needs to be tossed.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Flavor Variations
- Make it paleo: Opt for coconut aminos in place of soy sauce and coconut palm sugar or maple syrup for the brown sugar.
- Vegetables: Snow peas, cauliflower, or even green beans work in place of the broccoli.
- Fresh spices: Adding in some fresh grated ginger is a tasty tweak.
- Spice: if you like a kick to your meals, add in ¼ teaspoon chili flakes.
- Protein: You can swap this dinner recipe with shrimp or even small pieces of beef.
How To Make Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli
Step 1: Heat a non-stick skillet on medium heat with oil or tallow. Stir fry the chicken breast and cook for about 3 minutes.
Step 2: Mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar and garlic.
Step 3: Pour into the skillet. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
Step 4: Add the broccoli and stir. Cook for 2 minutes.
Step 5: Remove from the heat and serve.
Expert Tips
Boneless chicken breasts are the most common, but skinless, boneless chicken thighs work well, too. You may need to cook them longer though, to remove the juice.
After cooking, sprinkle the teriyaki chicken with toasted sesame seeds or chopped green onions.
Store the broccoli teriyaki chicken skillet in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.
Freeze it: Let the chicken and broccoli cool fully before placing them in an airtight freezer container or plastic baggie. Try to get all the air out of the bag first. Like this, it will freeze for up to one month. Make sure to let it thaw in the fridge before reheating.
Reheat the teriyaki chicken by placing leftovers in a skillet with a bit of water over medium heat and heating until the chicken is cooked through and the consistency of the sauce reaches your preference.
How To Serve It
This teriyaki chicken recipe is amazing as a meal prep recipe (learn how to make meal prep easy).
It works just as well served over any of the following as it does mixed into a pasta dish the next day with extra homemade gluten-free teriyaki sauce recipe mixed into pasta.
Our favorite ways to serve it are:
- Over basmati or herbed cauliflower rice
- On top of roasted spaghetti squash
- Mixed into ramen
If you're a lover of all things skillet, check out these cast iron chicken skillet recipes and work a few new ones into your routine.
Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli FAQ's
Chicken teriyaki can be part of a healthy meal plan depending on how it is prepared. Ideally, you want a sauce that is flavored with more spices and kinds of vinegar and minimal sugars and additives. Likewise, the bulk of the meal should be protein-based so that you’re taking in 20-30 grams of protein in this weeknight dinner. When a healthy version of teriyaki chicken and broccoli is made, it can definitely be good for you.
Because teriyaki sauce tends to get very sticky very quickly when combined with high heat (like in a stir fry), it’s best to add it toward the end of cooking so that you can then just heat it until your desired consistency is met.
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Gluten-Free Teriyaki Chicken And Broccoli
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1.10 lb chicken breast boneless, skinless cut into 1 inch pieces (500 g)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce 2.02 fluid oz | 60 ml
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 cups steamed broccoli florets 12.34 oz | 350 g
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick skillet on medium heat with oil. Stir fry the chicken breast and cook for about 3 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar and garlic. Pour in the skillet. Stir and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the broccoli and stir. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Remove from the stove, garnish with sesame and serve with rice.
- Enjoy.
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
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Heidi says
Soy sauce actually has gluten so be careful with that one.
fitasamamabear says
There's a note in the ingredients to make sure to opt for a gluten-free one or to use coconut aminos in its place 🙂
Dani says
I love how quick this meal is. Reminds me of takeout! The rice vinegar really adds a nice dimension to the flavor.
fitasamamabear says
Glad you liked it!
Jill says
How did you get this much flavor with just 7 ingredients?! I'm seriously blown away. This will be in my new weekly meal rotation for sure.
fitasamamabear says
Haha it all just sort of comes together:D
Cameron says
My hubby and I needed a quality weeknight meal that also didn't take forever to prepare. THIS IS IT! Less than 20 minutes..super flavorful...it's a keeper.
fitasamamabear says
Ah awesome!!
Bel says
This is a great 15-minute dinner for busy nights. Bite-sized, tender chicken in a homemade gluten-free teriyaki sauce. Perfect for busy moms like me. Quick, easy, and delicious.
fitasamamabear says
Glad you loved it, easy is crucial in my house ;p;