15-Minute Chicken Stir-Fry Tacos with Teriyaki
Quick weeknight tacos combining stir-fried chicken, frozen Asian vegetables, and broccoli slaw in corn tortillas with teriyaki glaze. Ready in under 15 minutes, this simplified take on fusion cuisine delivers savory, ginger-forward flavor without extensive prep.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen Asian-style stir-fry vegetablesfresh stir-fry vegetables (broccoli, snap peas, carrots, mushrooms)1.5 cupsswap
requires 4-5 min cook time
- ¾ cup bagged broccoli cole slawshredded green or red cabbage3/4 cupswap
similar texture and cook time
- 8 oz raw boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tsp chopped garlic
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ⅛ tsp salt
- ⅛ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp thick teriyaki marinade or sauce
- 4 6-inch corn tortillas
- chopped scallions(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a skillet sprayed with nonstick spray over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add frozen stir-fry vegetables and broccoli slaw, cover, and cook until thawed.
- 3
Add chicken, garlic, and seasonings, then cook and stir until slaw softens and chicken cooks through.
- 4
Remove from heat and stir in teriyaki sauce to coat.
- 5
Wrap tortillas in damp paper towels and microwave until soft.
- 6
Top tortillas with chicken mixture and scallions if desired.
Tips
Cover the skillet to trap steam and speed thawing of frozen vegetables.
Cut chicken into uniform bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
Damp paper towels are key to softening tortillas without drying them out.
Good to Know
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat filling on the stovetop or microwave; warm tortillas before serving.
Prepare the chicken and vegetable mixture up to 2 hours ahead. Keep refrigerated and reheat gently before assembling tacos.
Serve immediately while tortillas are warm and chicken is hot. Top with scallions and additional sauce if desired.
Common Mistakes
Do not skip covering the skillet to avoid frozen vegetables taking much longer to thaw.
Do not overcook chicken breast to avoid dryness; remove from heat as soon fully cooked through.
Do not use dry paper towels to avoid tortillas tearing or cracking during softening.
Substitutions
similar texture and cook time
requires 4-5 min cook time
adds sweetness, slightly thinner
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