Spicy Chicken & Bell Pepper Stir-Fry with Rice
Spice up your weeknights with this vibrant Spicy Chicken & Bell Pepper Stir-Fry with Rice! This dish combines tender chicken breast and colorful bell peppers, all enveloped in a zesty sauce that tantalizes the taste buds. Perfect for busy schedules or entertaining guests, this quick recipe takes just 30 minutes from prep to plate. The heat can be tailored to your liking, making it a family-friendly choice that’s sure to impress. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice for a satisfying meal that’s both nutritious and delicious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 3
- 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
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- Crushed red chili flakes (to taste)
- 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
- 3 cups water
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Cook jasmine rice in salted water until fluffy. Keep warm.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
- Sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in sliced onion and bell peppers; cook until softened.
- Incorporate soy sauce, chili flakes, and optional cornstarch slurry; stir well.
- Continue stir-frying for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot over jasmine rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg