Description
This Spicy Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breast chunks cooked with vibrant bell peppers, garlic, and a spicy soy-based sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it pairs beautifully with steamed basmati or jasmine rice and is garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of color and freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 lb chicken breast, cut into chunks
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce and Seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp chili flakes or crushed red pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water)
Serving
- 3 cups steamed basmati or jasmine rice
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive or sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat to prepare for sautéing the aromatics and chicken.
- Sauté garlic and onion: Add the minced garlic and sliced onions to the hot oil, cooking until they release their fragrance and start to soften, about 2-3 minutes.
- Cook chicken: Add the chicken breast chunks to the skillet and cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken pieces turn golden brown and are cooked through, approximately 6-7 minutes.
- Add bell peppers: Stir in the sliced green and red bell peppers, cooking them until they become slightly tender but still crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
- Combine sauce and thicken: Pour in the soy sauce, sprinkle the chili flakes or crushed red pepper according to your spice preference, and stir well. Then slowly add the cornstarch slurry while stirring to thicken the sauce evenly throughout the stir-fry.
- Serve: Spoon the spicy pepper chicken stir-fry over warm steamed basmati or jasmine rice and garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breast with chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Adjust chili flakes according to your heat tolerance.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce to make the recipe gluten-free.
- Fresh parsley adds freshness but can be substituted with cilantro if preferred.
- Make cornstarch slurry fresh to avoid lumps and ensure a smooth sauce.
