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, colorful bell peppers, and just the right amount of heat. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, ensuring a satisfying meal that pleases everyone at the table. With its delightful combination of garlic, soy sauce, and chili flakes, this stir-fry delivers a flavor explosion in every bite while remaining healthy and nutritious. Whether served over fluffy rice or nestled in lettuce wraps, this dish is sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: 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 or crushed red pepper
- Cornstarch slurry, for thickening
- Steamed basmati or jasmine rice
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by cutting the chicken into chunks, slicing onions and bell peppers, and mincing garlic.
- Heat olive or sesame oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté minced garlic and onion until fragrant.
- Add chicken chunks and cook until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in bell peppers and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Pour in soy sauce and chili flakes; mix well. Add cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce.
- Serve hot over steamed rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg