Description
Discover a burst of flavor with our Spicy Chicken & Bell Pepper Stir-Fry with Rice, a quick and satisfying dish perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. This vibrant recipe features juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and aromatic spices that come together in just 30 minutes. Whether you’re looking for a healthy meal prep option or a delicious family dinner, this stir-fry is easy to customize by swapping proteins or adding your favorite vegetables. Serve it hot over fluffy jasmine rice for a delightful dining experience that balances taste and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 medium onion (sliced)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp ginger (minced)
- 1 tsp crushed red chili flakes
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- Prepare jasmine rice by cooking it 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 until fragrant.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in sliced onion and bell peppers; cook until slightly softened.
- Mix in soy sauce, chili flakes, and optional cornstarch slurry; stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until well coated.
- Serve hot with jasmine rice on the side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg