Description

Craving a fresh, weeknight-friendly dinner that’s big on flavor and fast on cleanup? This Ultimate Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry delivers tender chicken, crisp colorful veggies, and a glossy homemade teriyaki sauce, all served over nutty wild rice for satisfying texture and nutrition. It’s an easy recipe that works for quick dinner, meal prep, and healthy lunch boxes—packed with protein, fiber, and everyday pantry ingredients. Whether you’re hunting breakfast ideas, dinner ideas, or simply need an easy recipe for busy weeknights, this balanced stir-fry checks every box for quick dinner, healthy snack-style leftovers, and go-to food ideas the whole family will love.

Ingredients

1 cup wild rice

2 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon neutral oil (avocado or canola)

2 cups broccoli florets

1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced

1 cup sugar snap peas, trimmed

1 medium carrot, thinly sliced

1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce

3 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

2 tablespoons water

2 teaspoons fresh ginger, grated

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 green onions, thinly sliced

1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Rinse and cook the wild rice in the broth according to package directions; fluff and keep warm.

2. Whisk soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, water, ginger, and garlic. In a cup, mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon cold water to make a slurry; set aside.

3. Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high. Add sesame oil and neutral oil. Sear the chicken for 5–7 minutes until golden and cooked through; transfer to a plate.

4. In the same pan, stir-fry broccoli, bell peppers, snap peas, and carrot for 3–5 minutes until tender-crisp.

5. Return chicken to the pan. Pour in the soy-honey mixture; when it bubbles, stir in the cornstarch slurry. Toss until glossy and thickened, 1–2 minutes.

6. Serve over wild rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

Swap half the honey for brown sugar and add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a sweet-heat twist.

Cook wild rice ahead or use pre-cooked pouches to cut total time on busy nights.

Prep Time: 15
Cook Time: 30
Category: Dinner
Method: Stir-Fry
Cuisine: Asian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 510
Sugar: 14
Sodium: 735
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 4
Unsaturated Fat: 13
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 47
Fiber: 5
Protein: 33
Cholesterol: 110