Description
Sizzling Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Peppers & Steamed Rice is a flavorful, aromatic dish featuring tender chicken, crisp bell peppers, and a savory garlic sauce, served over perfectly steamed rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening sauce)
- 2 cups cooked jasmine rice
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
- Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook for 5-6 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the bell peppers and onion. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, sesame oil, and cornstarch (if using). Pour the sauce over the vegetables and bring to a simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss everything together to coat in the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve the stir-fry over a bed of steamed jasmine rice, garnished with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Add chili flakes or sliced fresh chili for a spicier version.
- For extra flavor, you can add a splash of lime juice or stir in some chopped peanuts for crunch.
- This dish is perfect for meal prep and can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken stir-fry, garlic chicken, stir-fry with peppers, easy stir-fry, Asian chicken dish