Description
Discover the vibrant flavors of Spicy Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice, a dish that comes together in just 30 minutes. This colorful stir-fry features tender chicken chunks and an assortment of bell peppers tossed in a spicy garlic-soy sauce that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable—swap in your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice level to suit your palate. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice for a satisfying meal that’s both healthy and delicious.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast
- Olive or sesame oil
- Garlic
- Onion
- Green and red bell peppers
- Soy sauce
- Chili flakes
- Cornstarch (for thickening)
- Steamed basmati or jasmine rice
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by cutting the chicken into chunks and slicing the vegetables.
- Heat olive or sesame oil in a wok over medium-high heat until hot.
- Sauté minced garlic and onion slices until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add the chicken chunks and cook until golden brown on all sides (approximately 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in green and red bell peppers; sauté until slightly tender yet crisp (around 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in soy sauce and chili flakes, mixing well. Add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce; let it bubble until glossy.
- Serve hot over steamed basmati or jasmine rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg