Sizzling Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Peppers & Rice 🍗🌶️🥢✨
Juicy chicken stir-fried with garlic and colorful peppers, tossed in a savory sauce, and served over fluffy jasmine rice. A quick, flavorful dinner idea.
Ingredients 🛒
- 2 chicken breasts, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for slurry)
- 1 cup steamed jasmine rice
- Garnish: sesame seeds & sliced green onions
Directions 👩🍳
- Sauté Chicken: Heat sesame oil in pan over medium-high heat. Stir-fry chicken 5–6 minutes until golden. Remove and set aside.
- Cook Veggies: In same pan, sauté garlic 30 seconds. Add bell peppers, stir-fry 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Combine & Thicken: Return chicken. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and chili flakes. Stir in cornstarch slurry. Cook 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Plate & Garnish: Serve over steamed jasmine rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions.
Tips 🌟
- Extra flavor: Add a splash of rice wine or mirin.
- Variation: Try with shrimp or tofu instead of chicken.
- Serving idea: Pair with miso soup or spring rolls.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: ~30 minutes
- Servings: 2–3
Caption & Engagement
Caption: “Sizzling Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry—quick, colorful, and full of flavor 🍗🌶️🥢✨”
- Comment prompt: “Would you make it spicy or keep it mild?”
- Rotating closers: “Save for your next stir-fry night.” • “Tag a friend who loves Asian flavors.” • “Simple steps, bold comfort.”