Description
Bold, colorful, and packed with flavor, this Next-Level Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry with Rainbow Veggies & Wild Rice is the ultimate easy dinner idea. With juicy chicken, crisp-tender veggies, and a sticky homemade teriyaki glaze, it’s perfect for quick weeknight meals or make-ahead meal prep. The nutty wild rice base adds satisfying texture and heartiness. This easy recipe is your go-to for healthy snacks, fast dinners, and colorful food ideas that taste as good as they look.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast, diced
3 cups cooked wild rice
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 orange bell pepper, sliced
1 cup sugar snap peas
1 cup broccoli florets
1 large carrot, thinly sliced
1/2 cup green peas
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1/3 cup soy sauce
2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp water (for slurry)
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 green onions, sliced (optional)
1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional)
2 tbsp neutral oil (for cooking)
Instructions
1. Cook the wild rice according to package instructions. Set aside once done.
2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger.
3. Mix cornstarch with 1 tbsp water to create a slurry and stir it into the sauce. Set aside.
4. Dice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
5. Prepare all vegetables: slice bell peppers, trim snap peas, cut broccoli, and slice carrots.
6. Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
7. In the same pan, add more oil and stir-fry carrots, broccoli, and snap peas for 2 minutes. Add bell peppers and peas, cook another 3 minutes.
8. Return chicken to the pan and pour the teriyaki sauce over everything. Stir and cook until the sauce thickens, 1–2 minutes.
9. Add cooked wild rice to the pan and mix everything together until fully coated and heated through.
10. Drizzle sesame oil and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
Use day-old rice for the best stir-fry texture and no stickiness.
Don’t skip the cornstarch slurry—it gives the sauce its signature glossy glaze.
Cook veggies in batches if needed to avoid steaming and keep them crisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: quick dinner, teriyaki chicken, easy stir-fry, wild rice, healthy meal, colorful dinner