Description
Savory teriyaki stir fry combines tender chicken with crisp vegetables in a glossy, umami-rich sauce. Balanced flavors and quick preparation make this Japanese-inspired dish perfect for weeknight dinners you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) ground turkey
- 3 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 1 cup water, divided
- 3 tbsps brown sugar
- 2 tbsps honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated or minced
- 2 tbsps corn starch
- 1 tbsp orange zest
- 2 tsps sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauce Preparation: Whisk together low-sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger root, organic honey, and dark brown sugar in a mixing bowl, creating a vibrant flavor base.
- Thickening Process: Blend cold water with cornstarch until smooth, then fold into the sauce mixture to develop a glossy, rich consistency that will coat ingredients perfectly.
- Aromatics and Protein Sauté: Ignite a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, caramelize diced yellow onions until translucent, then introduce ground turkey, fragmenting the meat into delicate crumbles and cooking until completely browned.
- Vegetable Integration: Fold chopped broccoli florets and julienned carrots into the skillet, maintaining a dynamic stir-fry technique to preserve vegetable crispness and ensure even cooking.
- Flavor Infusion: Cascade the prepared teriyaki sauce over the meat and vegetable medley, gently coating each element and allowing the mixture to simmer, creating a glossy caramelized finish.
- Plating and Presentation: Transfer the aromatic stir-fry atop steamed rice, embellishing with optional green onion slices or sesame seeds to elevate the dish’s visual and textural dimensions.
Notes
- Sauce Consistency Check: Whisk cornstarch slurry carefully to avoid lumps and create a glossy, smooth teriyaki sauce that perfectly coats ingredients.
- Meat Browning Technique: Break ground turkey into tiny crumbles while cooking to ensure even browning and prevent large clumps that can become tough.
- Vegetable Crispness Secret: Stir vegetables frequently and cook briefly to maintain their vibrant color, crisp texture, and nutritional value.
- Heat Management Tip: Use medium-high heat to achieve quick caramelization of teriyaki sauce without burning the meat or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg