Spicy Chicken & Bell Pepper Stir-Fry with Rice
Spice up your weeknight dinners with this easy and flavorful Spicy Chicken & Bell Pepper Stir-Fry with Rice. This dish combines tender chicken pieces, vibrant bell peppers, and aromatic spices for a satisfying meal that can be prepared in just 15 minutes. Perfect for busy evenings or impressing guests, it’s a customizable recipe that allows you to swap proteins or add your favorite vegetables. Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice and enjoy a delicious balance of flavors that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
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
- ½ tsp crushed red chili flakes (adjust to taste)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 cup uncooked jasmine rice
- 3 cups water
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse rice until water runs clear. Combine in a pot with water and salt; bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and cover for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
- In a wok or skillet over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil. Sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant (30 seconds).
- Add chicken; cook until golden brown on all sides. Stir in onions and bell peppers; cook until slightly softened.
- Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and chili flakes. Thicken with cornstarch slurry if desired; stir well.
- Continue cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until everything is well-coated in sauce. Serve hot over jasmine rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg