Description
Looking for a quick dinner idea that’s healthy, colorful, and totally satisfying? This Next-Level Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry with Rainbow Veggies & Wild Rice brings together crisp, vibrant vegetables, golden seared chicken, and a homemade teriyaki sauce that’s perfectly sweet and savory. It’s an easy recipe packed with nutrients and flavor, ideal for weeknight meals, lunch prep, or even last-minute dinner ideas. With its whole-grain wild rice base and rainbow of veggies, it’s a smart option for anyone craving a clean and balanced one-pan meal.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 red bell pepper chopped
1 yellow bell pepper chopped
1 cup broccoli florets
0.5 cup snap peas or snow peas
0.5 cup frozen green peas thawed
1 small carrot thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped green onions
Fresh cilantro for garnish
0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
2 cups cooked wild rice
Instructions
1. Cook wild rice according to package directions, about 35–45 minutes. Fluff and set aside.
2. In a bowl, toss chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Let it marinate for 10–15 minutes.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together 0.25 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 2 teaspoons grated ginger, and 2 cloves minced garlic to make the teriyaki sauce.
4. Mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water to create a slurry; set aside.
5. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
6. Add remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan. Stir-fry chopped vegetables for 5–6 minutes until tender-crisp.
7. Return chicken to the pan and pour in the teriyaki sauce. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir everything together. Let cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the stir-fry.
8. Serve hot over wild rice. Garnish with chopped green onions, cilantro, or sesame seeds as desired.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for at least 10 minutes to enhance flavor and tenderness.
Always stir the sauce before pouring to ensure even distribution of ingredients.
Use high heat for stir-frying to keep the veggies crisp and vibrant.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: quick dinner, easy recipe, healthy stir-fry, meal prep, chicken and rice