Description
Spicy Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice is a quick and vibrant dish that bursts with flavor, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual gatherings. This recipe features tender chicken sautéed with crisp bell peppers in a spicy sauce, served over fluffy steamed rice. The customizable nature of this dish allows you to tailor the ingredients to suit your taste preferences, whether you want to add more vegetables or adjust the heat level. With just 15 minutes of preparation and cooking time, this meal is both satisfying and nutritious, ensuring that everyone at the table will enjoy it.
Ingredients
- Chicken breast (cut into chunks)
- Olive or sesame oil
- Garlic (minced)
- Onion slices
- Green and red bell peppers (sliced)
- Soy sauce
- Chili flakes or crushed red pepper
- Cornstarch slurry (for thickening)
- Steamed basmati or jasmine rice
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté minced garlic and onion until fragrant.
- Add chicken chunks and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in bell pepper slices and cook until slightly tender.
- Pour in soy sauce, add chili flakes, and stir in cornstarch slurry to thicken.
- Serve over warm rice and garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg