Description
Savory Chicken Stir-Fry with Mushrooms, Carrots & Rice is a delightful and quick meal that brings together tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers, this dish is not just easy to prepare but also highly versatile. With a balance of savory flavors and nutritious ingredients, it’s sure to satisfy your cravings while keeping your health in mind. Customize it with your favorite veggies or proteins for a personalized touch, making it a family-friendly staple that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced chicken breast
- 1 cup sliced mushrooms
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 1 cup cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- Soy sauce or tamari (to taste)
- Vegetable broth (as needed)
- Black pepper (to taste)
- Chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients: wash and dice the chicken, slice mushrooms and carrots, and cook rice as per package instructions.
- Marinate the chicken in a bowl with soy sauce and minced garlic for about 5 minutes.
- Heat a wok over medium-high heat and add a splash of vegetable broth to prevent sticking.
- Add the marinated chicken to the hot wok and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes until fully cooked.
- Toss in the sliced mushrooms and carrots, stirring for an additional 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- Add the cooked rice to the wok, mixing thoroughly for another minute.
- Season with black pepper to taste and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Feel free to substitute any vegetables you have on hand, such as bell peppers or broccoli. Use tamari instead of soy sauce to make this dish gluten-free. This stir-fry works great as a meal prep option; it tastes even better when reheated!