Spicy Chicken & Bell Pepper Stir-Fry with Rice
Spicy Chicken & Bell Pepper Stir-Fry with Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken, crisp bell peppers, and aromatic spices in a quick 30-minute meal. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this stir-fry delivers bold flavors and is fully customizable to suit your taste. With a delightful balance of heat from chili flakes and the savory notes from soy sauce, every bite is a celebration of taste. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice to create a satisfying dish that appeals to everyone. Whether you’re looking for a healthy option or an easy dinner solution, this recipe is sure to become a favorite.
- 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
- 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.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat.
- Sauté minced garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds.
- Add chicken pieces; cook until golden brown and cooked through.
- Stir in sliced onion and bell peppers; cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add soy sauce, crushed red chili flakes, and optional cornstarch slurry; mix well.
- Continue stir-frying for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is coated with sauce.
- Serve hot over jasmine rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 85mg