Description
Spicy Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken breast and colorful bell peppers, all enveloped in a spicy soy sauce blend. Perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests, this one-pan wonder comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for those short on time but craving bold flavors. The dish is not only quick to prepare but also highly customizable; feel free to swap in your favorite vegetables or adjust the spice level to suit your taste. Serve it over fluffy basmati or jasmine rice for a wholesome meal that satisfies both hunger and taste buds.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast
- Olive or sesame oil
- Garlic
- Onion
- Green bell peppers
- Red bell peppers
- Soy sauce
- Chili flakes
- Cornstarch slurry
- Steamed basmati or jasmine rice
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients: Cut chicken into chunks, slice onions, and chop bell peppers.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat; sauté garlic and onions for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken chunks; cook until golden brown on all sides (5-7 minutes), stirring frequently.
- Stir in sliced bell peppers and cook until slightly tender yet crisp (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in soy sauce and chili flakes; mix well. Add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce as it bubbles.
- Serve hot over steamed rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg