Description
Wild Rice Chicken Stir-Fry with Fresh Veggies is a quick and nutritious dish that combines tender chicken with colorful vegetables and hearty wild rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this stir-fry is loaded with flavors from a savory sauce made of soy sauce, honey, and fresh ginger. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up a delightful meal that not only satisfies the palate but also offers a healthy balance of protein and nutrients. Customize your stir-fry by swapping in your favorite proteins or seasonal vegetables for added variety.
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g chicken breast
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt & pepper
- 1 cup cooked wild rice blend
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup sliced red bell pepper
- 1 cup sliced yellow bell pepper
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- 1 cup trimmed green beans
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Marinate chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, salt, and pepper for 10 minutes.
- Mix the sauce ingredients in a separate bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken until browned.
- Sauté garlic and ginger, then add vegetables; stir-fry until crisp-tender.
- Combine chicken, wild rice, and sauce in the wok; toss until heated through.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg