Wild Rice Chicken Stir-Fry with Fresh Veggies
Wild Rice Chicken Stir-Fry with Fresh Veggies is a vibrant and nutritious meal that combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and nutty wild rice for a quick and satisfying dish. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this stir-fry is packed with flavor from fresh ingredients and can be easily customized based on what you have on hand. With its balance of textures and tastes, it’s a delightful way to enjoy a wholesome meal that the entire family will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 300g chicken breast
- 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
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt & pepper
- 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 soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, salt, and pepper for 10 minutes.
- Mix the sauce ingredients in a bowl: soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, and water.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken until browned; remove from wok.
- Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant; add vegetables and cook until crisp-tender.
- Combine chicken with cooked wild rice and sauce; toss to coat evenly.
- Serve hot or cool for later storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg