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bowl of vegan chicken teriyaki with green beans and rice

Vegan Teriyaki Chicken

Who doesn't have fond memories of this sticky sweet Japanese-American dish? From mall food courts to takeout on a Saturday night, chicken teriyaki hits every time. My vegan version is just as meaty and delicious!
Prep 30 minutes
Cook 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Japanese

Equipment

  • wok
  • blender

Ingredients
  

For the stir fry
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 1 13.5-oz package vegan chicken (see note)
  • 1 cup vegan teriyaki sauce (see note)
For serving
  • cooked rice
  • sesame seeds
  • sliced green onions
  • steamed green beans or broccoli (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large wok or non-stick skillet over medium high heat and add the avocado oil. Add the vegan chicken and sear until all sides are nicely browned, about 4–5 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to medium and add the teriyaki sauce. Cook, tossing constantly, until the sauce has thickened and coated all the chicken.
  • Remove from heat and serve over rice.

Notes

Teriyaki sauce: You can find the teriyaki sauce recipe here.
Vegan chicken: For store-bought chicken options, use Morningstar Farms, Gardein, or Daring. For homemade, use my vegan chicken recipe.