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Chicken Stir-Fry with Vegetables and Brown Rice

A quick, savory chicken stir-fry with mixed vegetables served over fluffy brown rice.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 3/4 cups chicken or vegetable stock, low-sodium
  • 1 cup long-grain brown rice
  • 3 inch ginger root cut into slices, divided
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil or coconut oil divided
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 cup broccoli florets small
  • 1 cup carrots peeled and sliced
  • 1 cup corn kernels frozen or fresh
  • 1 1/2 cup green beans
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce clean eating, homemade or store-bought
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Skillet or Wok
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Fork (for fluffing rice)

Method
 

  1. Rinse the brown rice under cold water. In a saucepan, combine the rice, 1 3/4 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable stock, and half of the ginger slices. Bring to a boil over high heat, uncovered.
  2. Once boiling, cover the saucepan and reduce heat to the lowest setting. Simmer for about 35 minutes, or until the liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and fluff with a fork.
  3. While the rice cooks, heat 1 tablespoon of canola or coconut oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken (cut into bite-size pieces if desired) and cook 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  4. Add the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil to the skillet and heat. Add the broccoli, carrots, corn, green beans, and the remaining ginger slices. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
  5. Add 3 tablespoons of water to the pan, cover, and steam the vegetables for 3 to 5 minutes, until crisp-tender. Uncover, then add the minced garlic and toasted sesame oil and cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet along with the teriyaki sauce and the cooked rice. Stir constantly and cook for about 2 minutes, until everything is heated through. Remove and discard the ginger slices before serving.

Notes

  • Use low-sodium stock to control saltiness.
  • Cut the chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking.
  • Adjust teriyaki sauce to taste for sweetness or salt.
  • Fresh corn adds extra sweetness but frozen works fine.