Spicy Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice
Spicy Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. This quick stir-fry features tender chicken tossed with colorful bell peppers and aromatic garlic, all coated in a savory soy sauce enriched with chili flakes for a delightful kick. It’s not only customizable—allowing you to swap in your favorite vegetables or proteins like turkey—but also perfect for meal prep, ensuring delicious leftovers throughout the week. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice for a satisfying meal that’s both nutritious and satisfying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
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
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add minced garlic and onion slices; sauté until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add chicken chunks; cook until golden brown on all sides (approximately 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in green and red bell peppers; cook until slightly tender (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in soy sauce and sprinkle chili flakes; mix well, then add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce as it bubbles up.
- Serve hot over a bed of steamed basmati or jasmine rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg