Healthy Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry with Mixed Rice
Indulge in a Healthy Chicken and Veggie Stir-Fry with Mixed Rice that brings together tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and wholesome rice for a nutritious meal. This quick and easy dish is perfect for busy weeknights, taking just 30 minutes from prep to plate. Packed with flavor and colorful ingredients, it’s highly customizable—swap in your favorite veggies or proteins for a personalized touch. With its balance of lean protein and fresh produce, this stir-fry is not only delicious but also supports your healthy lifestyle. Serve it as a delightful weeknight dinner or prepare it ahead for convenient meal prep throughout the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g chicken breast
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup green beans
- red bell pepper
- yellow bell pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 cup cooked mixed rice (brown, wild, and white rice blend)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken pieces until golden brown (5-7 minutes) then remove from pan.
- In the same pan, add another tbsp of oil and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (30 seconds). Add broccoli, green beans, red and yellow bell peppers; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes.
- Return chicken to the pan. Add soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), sesame oil, salt, and pepper; stir for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve over warm mixed rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg