Teriyaki Chicken Wok Stir-Fry
Recipe Summary
A delicious chicken dish marinated in soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, garlic, and ginger, cooked quickly over high heat in a wok.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken | - | Cut into bite-sized pieces |
| Soy sauce | 1/4 cup | |
| Rice vinegar | 1/4 cup | |
| Maple syrup | 1 tbsp | |
| Ginger | - | Grated or minced |
| Garlic | 4–5 cloves | Minced |
| Black pepper | - | To taste |
| Salt | - | To taste |
Instructions
-
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl or sealable container, combine the chicken, soy sauce, rice vinegar, maple syrup, ginger, garlic, black pepper, and salt. Toss until all chicken pieces are thoroughly coated.
-
Rest and Stir-Fry over High Heat
Let the marinated chicken rest in the refrigerator, preferably overnight. When ready to cook, heat a wok until smoking hot and stir-fry the chicken over high heat until browned and cooked through.
Useful Notes
Marination Tip
Letting the chicken marinate overnight in the refrigerator allows it to absorb all the flavors and tenderizes the meat significantly.