Description
Spicy Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, crisp bell peppers, and a spicy kick, making it a perfect choice for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. This quick recipe showcases a delightful medley of flavors that will impress family and friends while being easy enough for novice cooks. Enjoy this colorful stir-fry served over fluffy rice for a wholesome meal that’s both satisfying and nutritious.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast (cut into chunks)
- Olive or sesame oil
- Minced garlic
- Sliced onion
- Sliced green bell peppers
- Sliced red bell peppers
- Soy sauce
- Chili flakes or crushed red pepper
- Cornstarch slurry (for thickening)
- Steamed basmati or jasmine rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Start by preparing your ingredients: cut chicken into bite-sized pieces, slice the onions and bell peppers, and mince the garlic.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive or sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté minced garlic and onion slices for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken to the pan, cooking until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Toss in sliced bell peppers and stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Pour in soy sauce along with chili flakes to taste, then stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce; let it bubble for about a minute.
- Serve hot over steamed basmati or jasmine rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg