Description
Wild Rice Chicken Stir-Fry with Fresh Veggies is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines tender chicken, nutty wild rice, and a medley of colorful vegetables. Ready in just 30 minutes, this stir-fry is perfect for hectic weeknights or special gatherings, offering a delightful balance of flavors and textures. The savory notes from soy sauce and the freshness of garlic and ginger elevate this meal, making it not just satisfying but also visually appealing. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins for an even more personalized touch.
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 mushroom sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Marinate chicken pieces in soy sauce, cornstarch, sesame oil, salt, and pepper for 10 minutes.
- Mix soy sauce, mushroom sauce (or oyster sauce alternative), honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, and water in a bowl to prepare the sauce.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same wok, sauté minced garlic and grated ginger briefly before adding all prepared vegetables. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Return chicken to the wok along with cooked wild rice. Pour sauce over everything and toss until evenly coated.
- Serve hot or store leftovers in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 60mg