Description
Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry with Peppers & Rice is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings quick weeknight dinners to life. Featuring tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and fragrant rice, this stir-fry is packed with flavor and nutrition. The combination of soy sauce, chili paste, and fresh vegetables creates a delightful spice mix that’s perfect for those who enjoy a little kick. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also highly versatile—swap in your favorite protein or add more veggies to suit your taste. With just a few simple steps, you’ll have a delicious meal on the table in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp chili paste or sriracha
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cups jasmine or basmati rice
- 4 cups water
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Combine with water and salt in a pot, bring to boil, then simmer covered for about 15-20 minutes until fluffy.
- Marinate chicken in soy sauce and chili paste for about 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat; add garlic and onion, stir-frying until fragrant (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add marinated chicken; cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Toss in sliced peppers; stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Mix in additional chili paste if desired; serve immediately over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approx. 1 cup stir-fry with rice (340g)
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg