Description
This One Pan Teriyaki Chicken with Vegetables is the kind of easy dinner that turns simple ingredients into something irresistible. Juicy chicken pieces are coated in a glossy, sweet-savory teriyaki sauce and cooked alongside colorful vegetables—all in a single pan. It’s perfect for a quick dinner, healthy meal prep, or anyone looking for easy recipe ideas packed with flavor.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked rice
1 lb chicken thighs or chicken breast
1 cup bell peppers sliced
1 cup zucchini sliced
1 cup eggplant chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp green onions chopped
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
1. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and prepare all vegetables by slicing them evenly.
2. In a bowl, mix teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger until well combined.
3. Heat sesame oil in a large pan over medium-high heat.
4. Add chicken and cook until browned on one side, then stir and cook until nearly done.
5. Add bell peppers, zucchini, and eggplant to the pan and stir well.
6. Pour the sauce over the mixture and toss everything to coat evenly.
7. Let the sauce simmer until thickened and the chicken is fully cooked.
8. Serve over cooked rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
Cut vegetables uniformly for even cooking and better texture.
Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure proper searing of the chicken.
Adjust sweetness or saltiness by balancing honey and soy sauce to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: easy dinner, quick meal, healthy recipe, one pan meal, teriyaki chicken, dinner ideas