Description
Teriyaki chicken stir fry delivers a quick weeknight dinner packed with rainbow vegetables and hearty wild rice. Sizzling chicken and crisp veggies come together in one pan for a delicious meal that saves you time and satisfies your hunger.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb chicken breast
Main Vegetables:
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots
- 1 cup snap peas
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 cups cooked wild rice
- ¼ cup teriyaki sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Warm 2 tablespoons olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium heat (375°F) for an even cooking surface.
- Drop 1 teaspoon minced garlic and 1 teaspoon minced ginger into the hot oil, stirring quickly for 30-45 seconds until fragrant.
- Add 1 lb sliced chicken breast to the pan, spreading pieces evenly to ensure thorough browning for 4-5 minutes.
- Toss 2 cups mixed bell peppers, 1 cup broccoli florets, 1 cup julienned carrots, and 1 cup snap peas into the skillet with the chicken.
- Continuously stir your vegetable and chicken mixture for 5-6 minutes, allowing veggies to become tender but maintain a crisp texture.
- Pour ¼ cup teriyaki sauce across the skillet, gently mixing to coat every ingredient with glossy, savory sauce.
- Reduce heat to low and allow ingredients to meld for an additional 1-2 minutes, ensuring chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Serve the colorful stir fry immediately over 2 cups prepared wild rice, seasoning with salt and pepper to your taste preference.
Notes
- Chop vegetables into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and a consistent texture throughout the dish.
- Use high heat when stir-frying to achieve that perfect slight char on vegetables while keeping them crisp and vibrant.
- For a gluten-free version, select a certified gluten-free teriyaki sauce or make your own with tamari instead of traditional soy sauce.
- To boost protein, swap chicken for tofu or add edamame for a vegetarian alternative that keeps the dish colorful and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg