Description
Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry with Peppers & Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings excitement to your dinner table. This quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or cozy get-togethers, featuring tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a spicy kick that will satisfy everyone’s taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp chili paste or sriracha
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cups jasmine or basmati rice
- 4 cups water
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cook the rice by rinsing it under cold water until clear. Combine rinsed rice, water, and salt in a pot. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Marinate the chicken in soy sauce and chili paste for about 10 minutes while the rice cooks.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and onion; stir-fry for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add marinated chicken to the wok; cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Toss in the sliced bell peppers; stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Stir in any remaining marinade and adjust seasoning before serving hot over steamed rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg