Savory Chicken Stir-Fry with Mushrooms, Carrots & Rice
Savory Chicken Stir-Fry with Mushrooms, Carrots & Rice is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings together tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and sweet carrots over a bed of fluffy rice. Perfect for a busy weeknight or an easy weekend meal, this stir-fry is not only quick to prepare but also packed with nutrients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup carrots, julienned
- 1 bell pepper, sliced (any color)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- Marinate sliced chicken in soy sauce and cornstarch for 10 minutes.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat and add oil.
- Stir-fry the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown; set aside.
- In the same pan, sauté mushrooms, carrots, bell pepper, and green onions for 3-5 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Return chicken to the pan and add the sauce (soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger). Mix well.
- Serve hot over cooked rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg