Wild Rice Chicken Stir-Fry with Fresh Veggies
Enjoy a colorful and nutritious meal with our Wild Rice Chicken Stir-Fry with Fresh Veggies. This quick and easy dish features tender chicken sautéed with vibrant vegetables, all served on a nutty bed of wild rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this stir-fry is not only delicious but also packed with essential nutrients. Customize it to suit your taste by swapping proteins or adding seasonal vegetables, making it a versatile addition to your dinner repertoire. With its vibrant presentation and rich flavors, this dish is sure to impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 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
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix chicken pieces with soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, and water in a small bowl.
- Cook the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken; cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove from wok.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same wok, add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for 30 seconds. Add broccoli, bell peppers, sugar snap peas; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
- Combine & serve: Return chicken to wok with cooked wild rice and prepared sauce. Toss everything together and heat for an additional minute before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (450g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg