Healthy Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry with Mixed Rice
Healthy Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry with Mixed Rice is a delightful dish that brings together tender chicken and vibrant vegetables, all enveloped in a savory sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this stir-fry is both nutritious and satisfying. With each bite, you’ll enjoy the health benefits of lean protein paired with colorful veggies, making it an excellent choice for a quick and wholesome meal. Plus, it’s easily customizable to fit your taste preferences. Serve this dish over a warm bed of mixed rice for a complete meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 3
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 500 g chicken breast
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup green beans
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 yellow bell pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Cooked mixed rice (brown, wild, and white rice blend)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat the remaining oil. Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add broccoli, green beans, and bell peppers; stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to the skillet and pour in soy sauce, honey or maple syrup, sesame oil, salt, and pepper. Stir well for another 2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve over warm mixed rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg