Spicy Chicken & Bell Pepper Stir-Fry with Rice
Spicy Chicken & Bell Pepper Stir-Fry with Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that’s sure to impress. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a spicy kick that will awaken your taste buds. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this stir-fry is both satisfying and healthy. With just 30 minutes from prep to plate, you can enjoy a delicious homemade meal any day of the week. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or protein options to make it truly your own!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1/2 tsp crushed red chili flakes, adjust to spice level
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water, optional, for thickening
- 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
- 3 cups water
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cook jasmine rice in salted water until fluffy; keep warm.
- In a large wok or skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sauté minced garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in sliced onion and bell peppers; cook until veggies soften.
- Add soy sauce, crushed red chili flakes, and thicken with cornstarch slurry if desired. Stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot over jasmine rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg