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Teriyaki Chicken and Shrimp Stir Fry

Teriyaki Chicken and Shrimp Stir Fry

A quick and delicious stir fry featuring tender chicken, succulent shrimp, and vibrant vegetables, all coated in a rich teriyaki sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir Fry
  • 300 g Chicken breast fillet Cut into strips.
  • 300 g Shrimp Peeled and deveined.
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil For cooking.
  • 1 red bell pepper Sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper Sliced
  • 1 zucchini Sliced
  • 1 carrot Thinly sliced
  • 2 green onions Chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 1 teaspoon Fresh ginger Grated.
For the Teriyaki Sauce
  • 100 ml Soy sauce
  • 50 ml Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cornstarch Dissolved in 2 tablespoons water.
  • to taste Sesame seeds For garnish.

Equipment

  • Large pan or wok
  • cutting board
  • knife
  • Measuring spoons
  • Measuring cup

Method
 

  1. Prepare the chicken and shrimp by cutting the chicken breast into thin strips and ensuring the shrimp are peeled and deveined.
  2. Marinate the chicken and shrimp in a bit of soy sauce and sesame oil for 10-15 minutes.
  3. Chop the vegetables: slice the bell peppers, zucchini, and carrot, and chop the green onions. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
  4. Heat vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken strips and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Add the shrimp to the pan and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and opaque.
  6. Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, add the sliced bell peppers, zucchini, and carrot, stir-frying for about 5 minutes.
  7. Pour the teriyaki sauce over the chicken, shrimp, and vegetables, stirring well to coat. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  8. Remove from heat and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or noodles.

Notes

This dish is versatile; feel free to swap proteins or add different vegetables to suit your taste.