By Ali Slagle
Published March 1, 2024
- Total Time
- 30 minutes
- Prep Time
- 10 minutes
- Cook Time
- 20 minutes
- Rating
- 4(347)
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If teriyaki chicken and balsamic brussels sprouts met up in the skillet, you’d get this quick weeknight stir-fry. Cubes of boneless chicken breasts and seared brussels sprouts are glazed in a sweet, savory, sticky mixture of balsamic vinegar, soy sauce and maple syrup. The recipe is adaptable, too: Instead of brussels sprouts, any other vegetable you like in your stir-fries can be seared until crisp-tender, like broccoli florets, green beans or snow peas. For spice, add crushed red pepper or chopped garlic or ginger to the sauce. You can also make this vegan by using pressed, cubed tofu instead of chicken. Serve over steamed rice or sweet potatoes.
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Ingredients
Yield:4 servings
- ¼cup soy sauce
- ¼cup balsamic vinegar
- ¼cup maple syrup
- 1tablespoon cornstarch
- 1pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into roughly ¾-inch pieces
- 3tablespoons grapeseed or vegetable oil
- 1pound brussels sprouts, halved
- Salt
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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
359 calories; 14 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 8 grams monounsaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 29 grams carbohydrates; 4 grams dietary fiber; 17 grams sugars; 31 grams protein; 961 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
Step
1
In a medium bowl, use a fork to stir together the soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup, cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water until the cornstarch is dissolved. Add the chicken and stir to coat.
Step
2
In a large nonstick skillet or wok, heat the oil over medium-high until shimmering. Add the brussels sprouts in a single layer, cut sides down, season with salt and cook until browned underneath, 2 to 4 minutes. Stir and continue cooking until bright green and crisp-tender, 2 to 4 minutes.
Step
3
Stir the chicken and sauce once more, then add the mixture to the skillet and stir until the chicken is cooked through and glazed with sauce, 4 to 6 minutes. At first it will seem there might not be enough sauce, but the vegetables and chicken will release some liquid. If the sauce starts to burn on the bottom of the skillet, add a tablespoon of water.
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Beth Parent
Delicious, very easy and quick recipe. I used approximately one pound of leftover roast chicken and marinated with the sauce ingredients for about thirty minutes before cooking. Will definitely make again as it pairs beautifully with Brussels sprouts.
Stephanie
I don't understand how you can get the sprouts fully cooked so fast when they're cut in half, unless they're quite small. The ones I buy are much larger. I slice them in 3ds and put the cover on to steam them for a couple minutes so they're soft & sweet all the way through.
Chickenfog
Added sesame seeds. I was shocked how good this was considering its simplicity. Made w/ leftovers (chicken/br sprouts) for an easy, delicious meal. Keeper.
Bill
no need to use sugar, maple syrup, etc
QUAASAM
It was great. Easy, quick and delicious. Served with roasted sweet potato slices (425F - 20 Min.). They absorbed the delicious sauce. Will do it again.
Sharon B
We enjoyed this dish quite a lot. I was concerned about the straight sweet n sour flavor profile so I added a half a tablespoon of sambal oolek. Also garnished with scallions for a bit of allium. Super easy and fast to make, so I’ll make it again (with my modifications).
Sara
Anyone cook this with chicken thighs instead of breasts for those who prefer dark meat?
bwc
Super simple, super delicious, was a little too sweet for my taste so I cut back on the maple by half the second time I made it. It definitely needs a little heat if your tastes run that way, so Sriracha, gochujang, chili crisp or some other complex spicy thing will go a long way.
John
I just made this for the family last night, I added carrots, celery, and cashews to the stir fry and served it over sticky rice. Fantastic!
Rachael
Way too sweet, but very easy to make
saradough
Definitely add some ginger and garlic. Broccoli is a way better add as well.
Mamalena
Do less maple syrup. Agree that amount listed is not needed.
Gene
Totally enjoyed it and I'm not a Brussel sprout fan.Delicious.It did need a few more tablespoons of water for the syrupy sauce
Kisten
I loved this meal. I did add a big garlic clove (diced), ginger & sesame seeds. Chicken was tender, sauce flavorful, super easy weeknight meal. Gonna add mushrooms next!
gwen
So good and have made this many times! Instead of balsamic, I drizzle with either hot honey or maple syrup after it comes out of the oven (and then top w maldon salt). I also completely brown the flat sides on the stovetop, flip the sprouts, and finish in the oven so I don’t have to mess with shaking them.
Laura Di Battista, Toronto
This was such a delicious recipe for Brussel sprouts. Instead of chicken I used leftover steak that I had in the fridge. Fantastic.
Terry
Absolutely delicious with some minor changes. I used 1 Tblsp olive oil and 2 Tblsp of sesame oil. I used salt and pepper on the brussels sprouts, added sriracha to taste and served over rice.
John
I just made this for the family last night, I added carrots, celery, and cashews to the stir fry and served it over sticky rice. Fantastic!
Lee
I was a little concerned by the negative reviews but I thought this was pretty good. I fried tofu while I prepped the rest of the ingredients and didn't marinate it, just dumped it all in when the brussels looked almost done. Added a little chopped garlic, chili and sesame oil. Yes it is a little one note but it was SUPER fast and EASY. Fantastic weeknight meal.
Kristen
This came out tasting really good! Even my son, who says that he doesn't like Brussel sprouts, liked this dish. The sweetness and sourness of the sauce come together very well.
Dena. :)
Used tofu I pre baked instead. 👍
Dan W
Sweet potatoes were an amazing variation!
janisani
plenty of sauce, delicious and easy. used honey instead of maple syrup. mixed in udon.
Janie
Quick and easy to cook. Felt like the sauce lacked depth. Bit too much “tang” from the balsamic. Needed some additional flavor from spices.
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