Description
A vibrant and flavorful Spicy Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry served over rice, featuring tender chicken breasts sautéed with fresh vegetables and a zesty, sweet-spicy sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner that packs a punch of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Sauce
- 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)
Other
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups cooked rice (white, brown, or jasmine)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil: Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken and vegetables.
- Cook the chicken: Add the thinly sliced chicken breasts to the hot oil and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and fully cooked. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: In the same skillet, add more oil if necessary. Sauté the minced garlic, sliced red bell pepper, broccoli florets, and julienned carrot for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables turn tender-crisp.
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili garlic sauce, honey, and optional red pepper flakes, creating a flavorful and balanced sauce.
- Combine chicken and sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture and stir well to evenly coat everything. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to warm through and allow flavors to meld.
- Serve: Plate the spicy garlic chicken stir-fry over cooked rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of chili garlic sauce and red pepper flakes according to your preferred spice level.
- Feel free to substitute vegetables based on seasonality or preference, such as snap peas or mushrooms.
- Use brown rice or jasmine rice for a different flavor and texture profile.
- To make this dish gluten-free, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
- Leftovers store well in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
