Wild Rice Chicken Stir-Fry with Fresh Veggies
Wild Rice Chicken Stir-Fry with Fresh Veggies is a vibrant and nutritious meal perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This dish features tender chicken combined with a colorful medley of fresh vegetables, all served over hearty wild rice. The quick preparation time makes it an ideal choice for those seeking a delicious yet healthy dinner. With its fragrant ginger-garlic sauce and visually appealing presentation, this stir-fry not only satisfies your hunger but also delights your taste buds. Enjoy the wholesome goodness of this protein-packed dish that can easily be customized to include your favorite seasonal ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2-3 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 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
- In a bowl, mix chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Whisk together soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, and water in another bowl.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove from wok.
- Sauté minced garlic and grated ginger for 30 seconds, then add broccoli, bell peppers, sugar snap peas, and green beans. Cook for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Return chicken to the wok along with wild rice and prepared sauce. Toss everything together and heat through for an additional minute.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/2 of recipe (350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg