Spicy Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice
Spicy Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. Featuring tender chicken and crisp vegetables tossed in a zesty sauce, this quick stir-fry will impress your family and friends. With minimal prep time, you can have a delicious meal on the table in just 15 minutes. Customize it with your favorite vegetables and adjust the spice levels to suit your taste preferences. Whether served over fluffy rice or wrapped in crisp lettuce, this dish is both satisfying and nutritious.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
- Chicken breast, cut into chunks
- Olive or sesame oil
- Garlic, minced
- Onion, sliced
- Green bell peppers, sliced
- Red bell peppers, sliced
- Soy sauce
- Chili flakes or crushed red pepper
- Cornstarch slurry (for thickening)
- Steamed basmati or jasmine rice
Instructions
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and onion slices; sauté until fragrant (1-2 minutes).
- Add chicken chunks; cook until golden brown on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Stir in sliced green and red bell peppers; cook until slightly tender yet crisp (3-4 minutes).
- Pour in soy sauce and chili flakes to taste; stir well. Add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
- Serve hot over steamed basmati or jasmine rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg