Description
Take your dinner to the next level with this bold and colorful Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry with Rainbow Veggies & Wild Rice—an easy recipe that’s perfect for weeknight meals, meal prep, or healthy food ideas. Packed with lean chicken, crisp vegetables, and a glossy homemade teriyaki glaze, this quick dinner is ready in 30 minutes and loaded with flavor. Whether you’re after easy dinner inspiration, healthy lunch meal prep, or vibrant stir-fry ideas, this dish checks all the boxes.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
3 cups cooked wild rice
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 orange bell pepper, sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup snap peas
1 carrot, julienned or thinly sliced
1/2 cup green peas
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
1/3 cup teriyaki sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp olive oil or neutral oil
2 green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
1 tbsp sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Cook the wild rice according to package directions, then fluff with a fork and set aside.
2. While the rice cooks, prep the chicken and slice all vegetables into similar-sized pieces. Mince garlic and ginger.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer, season lightly, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from pan.
4. In the same pan, add a splash of oil. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Add the bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 5–6 minutes until veggies are just tender but still crisp.
6. In a bowl, whisk together teriyaki sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, and a splash of water. Pour over the veggies.
7. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the vegetables.
8. Return the chicken to the pan and stir everything to coat evenly.
9. Fold in the cooked wild rice and stir gently to combine.
10. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Cut vegetables and chicken to similar sizes for even cooking.
Don’t overcook the veggies—tender-crisp is the goal!
You can prep the rice up to 2 days in advance to speed things up on busy nights.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 720
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 32
- Cholesterol: 85
Keywords: easy dinner, stir-fry, healthy dinner, meal prep, chicken recipes, wild rice recipes