Description
Sweet & Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a deliciously balanced sweet and spicy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick stir-fry can be on your table in just 30 minutes. Not only is it customizable to suit your taste preferences, but it’s also meal prep-friendly, making it an excellent option for lunches throughout the week. With flavors that appeal to both kids and adults alike, this dish will become a family favorite in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g chicken breast
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 3 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil until well coated.
- Heat a wok over medium-high heat; cook marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes until browned. Set aside.
- In the same pan, stir-fry garlic, ginger, and bell peppers for about 3-4 minutes.
- Return chicken to the pan; add sauce ingredients and mix until evenly coated.
- Serve over warm cooked rice and garnish with green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg