Teriyaki Chicken and Cauliflower

Teriyaki Chicken and Cauliflower

quick and healthy weeknight meal

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 15m
Total Time: 20m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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For Chicken and Cauliflower:

For Teriyaki Sauce:

Nutritional Information

310
Calories
16g
Carbohydrates
11g
Fat
36g
Protein
97mg
Cholesterol
715mg
Sodium
Teriyaki Chicken and Cauliflower

Recipe Description

Teriyaki Chicken and Cauliflower is one of my favorite weeknight dinners. It is quick and easy and tastes phenomenal! My top tip for this recipe is to prepare and chop all the veggies and meat. Place everything you prepare into individual bowls. Once you start cooking this recipe comes together fast.

Start by cooking quinoa or brown rice as per package instructions. Combine soy sauce, maple syrup, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Preheat a large cast-iron skillet or wok and coat with oil. Add cauliflower and cook for 5 minutes. Transfer the charred cauliflower to a medium bowl and set aside. Add chicken, garlic, and ginger to the skillet and cook until slightly charred. Whisk teriyaki sauce and pour over chicken. Stir fry for 1 minute until thickened. Return the cauliflower and stir fry for another minute. Sprinkle with chopped green onion and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with the cooked brown rice or quinoa.

To make my Teriyaki Chicken and Cauliflower, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Teriyaki Chicken and Cauliflower

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Cook rice or quinoa

    20 min
    Step 1 - Teriyaki Chicken and Cauliflower

    Follow the package instructions to cook brown rice or quinoa.

  2. 2

    Make sauce

    2 min
    Step 2 - Teriyaki Chicken and Cauliflower

    Place 3 tablespoons of soy sauce in a small bowl with 3 tablespoons of maple syrup, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 1 teaspoon of toasted sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Whisk until fully combined and set aside.

  3. 3

    Cook cauliflower

    5 min
    Step 3 - Teriyaki Chicken and CauliflowerStep 3 - Teriyaki Chicken and Cauliflower

    Heat a large cast iron skillet or wok over medium-high heat and swirl 1 tablespoon of oil around to coat. Add the cauliflower florets and cook for 5 minutes, stirring a few times. Once char develops, transfer to a medium bowl and set aside.

  4. 4

    Cook chicken with garlic and ginger

    7 min
    Step 4 - Teriyaki Chicken and CauliflowerStep 4 - Teriyaki Chicken and Cauliflower

    Return the skillet or wok to the heat. Coat with the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the chopped chicken, 4 minced cloves of garlic and 1 tablespoon of ginger. Stir fry for 7 minutes, stirring a few times to develop char.

  5. 5

    Add sauce

    1 min
    Step 5 - Teriyaki Chicken and CauliflowerStep 5 - Teriyaki Chicken and Cauliflower

    Whisk the teriyaki sauce and pour it over the chicken. Stir and cook for 1 more minute until thickened.

  6. 6

    Return cauliflower

    1 min
    Step 6 - Teriyaki Chicken and CauliflowerStep 6 - Teriyaki Chicken and Cauliflower

    Return the cauliflower to the skillet and stir while cooking for one more minute.

  7. 7

    Serve

    2 min
    Step 7 - Teriyaki Chicken and Cauliflower

    Sprinkle green onion and sesame seeds over the mixture and serve immediately with the cooked brown rice or quinoa.

This Teriyaki Chicken and Cauliflower is a delicious quick and healthy stir fry. Try it soon and don’t forget to tag #cookmerecipes in your weeknight dinner posts.

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Ivy Johnson
June 19, 2025
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Super easy and so tasty. Made it for my friends and every one loved it.

Katy
February 28, 2025
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Superb

Eddie
January 15, 2024
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Simply the best!

Yago
January 3, 2024
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Excelente receta fácil.

Ben Harrison
November 4, 2023
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I made this Teriyaki Chicken and Cauliflower for a mate's dinner. Chopping everything in advance saved me loads of time. Tasted absolutamente divine!

Amy
October 18, 2023
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Wow! This teriyaki chicken n' cauliflower is like the best thing ever! Made it last night and my husband loved it! Super simple and so tasty!

Zoe Martinez
October 10, 2023
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Loved this recipe! Super easy, legit tasty.

Rach83
October 8, 2023
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This teriyaki chicken dish is a total crowd-pleaser! Made it last week for my fam and they loved it.

Paige Anderson
August 28, 2023
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This teriyaki chicken and cauliflower was a hit! My husband loved it, and it was so easy to make after a long day.

Vanessa
August 1, 2023
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Quick, easy, yummy! Made this for family night, and we all loved it! The kids even asked for seconds. I prepped everything in advance, making it a breeze to throw together. Definitely a new favorite in our house!

Diane
July 18, 2023
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So easy to whip up after a long day, loved it for dinner!

Samantha
March 11, 2023
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Tastes so good!

Nate
January 29, 2023
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Amazing! My kids loved this dish, and it was so easy to make after a long day. Will definitely recommend to friends!

Ulysses Grant
April 1, 2022
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So good, quick

Ethan Roberts
March 11, 2022
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Amazing! This Teriyaki Chicken and Cauliflower dish is a total game changer for busy weeknights! My wife and I made it together last Friday, and it was a big hit! Super easy to prepare and full of flavor. Can’t wait to make it again!

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