Description
A flavorful and spicy garlic chicken stir-fry packed with colorful vegetables and a savory sauce, served over your choice of rice. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy dish delivers a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and umami with a delightful crunch from fresh veggies.
Ingredients
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Protein
- 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauces & Condiments
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional for extra heat)
Carbohydrates
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
Garnishes (Optional)
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Cook the chicken: Add the thinly sliced chicken breasts to the hot pan and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same pan, add a little more oil if necessary, then sauté the minced garlic, sliced red bell pepper, broccoli florets, and julienned carrot for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Prepare the sauce: While veggies cook, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, honey, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl to create a flavorful stir-fry sauce.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and stir well, coating everything evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through and allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Spoon the spicy garlic chicken stir-fry over cooked rice of your choice. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. Serve immediately and enjoy a hot, flavorful meal.
Notes
- Adjust the chili garlic sauce and red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- You can substitute chicken breasts with boneless thighs for more juiciness.
- Use any type of rice you prefer, such as jasmine, brown, or white rice.
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Add other vegetables like snap peas or mushrooms as desired.
- This dish can be doubled easily to serve more people.
