Spicy Chicken & Bell Pepper Stir-Fry with Rice
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Spicy Chicken & Bell Pepper Stir-Fry with Rice! This dish combines tender chicken and colorful bell peppers in a spicy, savory sauce, creating a delightful meal that’s perfect for any occasion. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an excellent choice for busy weeknights or meal prep. With its rich blend of garlic, ginger, and chili flakes, each bite is sure to excite your palate. Plus, it’s versatile enough to customize with your favorite veggies or proteins! Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice for a satisfying dinner that the whole family will love.
- 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
- 1/2 tsp crushed red chili flakes, adjust to spice level
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp plant-based alternative to oyster 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 skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sauté minced garlic and ginger until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown on all sides.
- Stir in sliced onions and bell peppers until slightly softened.
- Mix in soy sauce, plant-based oyster sauce, sesame oil, chili flakes, and cornstarch slurry if using; stir-fry for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot over jasmine rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 450g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg