Wild Rice Chicken Stir-Fry with Fresh Veggies
Wild Rice Chicken Stir-Fry with Fresh Veggies is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines the nutty flavors of wild rice with tender chicken and a medley of fresh vegetables. This quick-to-prepare meal is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, providing a wholesome option for families or gatherings. With its savory sauce and colorful ingredients, this stir-fry not only pleases the palate but also delivers essential nutrients. Customize this recipe with your favorite veggies or proteins to make it truly your own!
- 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
- 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 the chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, salt, and pepper for about 10 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce by mixing together soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, and water.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok; sauté the marinated chicken until fully cooked.
- In the same wok, sauté minced garlic and grated ginger before adding vegetables; cook until tender-crisp.
- Add cooked wild rice and sauce to the wok; toss everything together until well combined and heated through.
- Serve immediately or store leftovers in an airtight container.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg