Name: Healthy Chicken and Veggie Stir Fry with Brown Rice – Easy Dinner Favorite
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: asian
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 tbsp oil (olive or sesame); 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 cups bell peppers, sliced; 2 cups broccoli florets; 1 cup carrots, julienned; 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce; 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup; 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice; 3 cups cooked brown rice; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 2 tbsp sliced green onions; 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Description

This quick and nutritious stir fry combines lean chicken, colorful vegetables, and fiber-rich brown rice for a balanced weeknight meal. With simple ingredients and easy steps, it delivers restaurant-style flavor in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Scale

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

2 tbsp oil (olive or sesame)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

2 cups bell peppers, sliced

2 cups broccoli florets

1 cup carrots, julienned

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce

1 tbsp honey or maple syrup

1 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice

3 cups cooked brown rice

1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

2 tbsp sliced green onions

1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger in a bowl and set aside.

2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.

3. Add chicken in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 2 minutes, then stir until golden and nearly cooked through, 4–5 more minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.

4. Add remaining oil, then stir-fry carrots and broccoli for 2–3 minutes. Add bell peppers and cook until all vegetables are crisp-tender.

5. Return chicken to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss to coat for 1–2 minutes.

6. Add cooked brown rice and crushed red pepper flakes, folding gently until everything is heated through.

7. Taste and adjust seasoning with extra soy sauce, honey, or pepper flakes if desired.

8. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, then serve immediately.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: dinner
Method: stir fry
Cuisine: asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 480
Sugar: 6
Sodium: 800
Fat: 14
Saturated Fat: 2
Unsaturated Fat: 10
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 55
Fiber: 6
Protein: 32
Cholesterol: 70

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