Spicy Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice
Spicy Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken and colorful bell peppers in a zesty sauce. This quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, ready in just 30 minutes. The bold flavors of garlic, soy sauce, and chili flakes create a tantalizing experience, while fluffy basmati or jasmine rice serves as the ideal base to soak up the delicious sauce. Whether you’re cooking for family or friends, this stir-fry is sure to impress with its delightful combination of tastes and textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
- Chicken breast, cut into chunks
- Olive or sesame oil
- Garlic, minced
- Onion slices
- Green bell peppers, sliced
- Red bell peppers, sliced
- Soy sauce
- Chili flakes
- Cornstarch slurry, for thickening
- Steamed basmati or jasmine rice
Instructions
- Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic and onion until fragrant.
- Add chicken chunks and cook until golden brown.
- Toss in sliced green and red bell peppers; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Pour in soy sauce and chili flakes; mix well, then slowly add cornstarch slurry to thicken.
- Serve hot over steamed basmati or jasmine rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg