Spicy Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Veggies & Rice ๐Ÿš๐Ÿ”ฅ This bold, better-than-takeout stir-fry bring...

Spicy Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Veggies & Rice ๐Ÿš๐Ÿ”ฅ This bold, better-than-takeout stir-fry bring...

Spicy Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Veggies & Rice ๐Ÿš๐Ÿ”ฅ

This bold, better-than-takeout stir-fry brings together crispy chicken, crunchy veggies, and a fiery chili-garlic glaze โ€” all in one easy meal prep bowl.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per serving: ~510 kcal

๐Ÿ›’ Ingredients

For the chicken:

๐Ÿ— 1 lb (450 g) boneless chicken breast, cubed

๐ŸŒฝ 2 tbsp cornstarch

๐Ÿง‚ Salt & pepper

๐Ÿซ’ 2 tbsp oil for frying

For the sauce:

๐Ÿง„ 3 cloves garlic, minced

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ 2 tbsp chili flakes or chili crisp

๐Ÿงด 3 tbsp soy sauce

๐Ÿฏ 1 tbsp honey

๐Ÿ‹ 1 tbsp rice vinegar

๐ŸŒฝ 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)

For the stir-fry veggies:

๐Ÿฅฆ 2 cups broccoli florets

๐Ÿซ‘ 1 red bell pepper, sliced

๐Ÿฅ• 1 large carrot, julienned

๐ŸŒฑ 1 cup snap peas or snow peas

๐Ÿ›ข๏ธ 1 tbsp oil

For serving:

๐Ÿš 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿณ Instructions

Cook rice: Prepare jasmine or basmati rice according to package instructions. Set aside and keep warm.

Prep chicken: Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.

Pan-fry chicken: Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan over medium-high. Cook chicken until golden and crispy (about 5โ€“6 minutes). Remove and set aside.

Stir-fry veggies: In the same pan, add 1 tbsp oil. Add broccoli, carrots, bell pepper, and snap peas. Stir-fry for 4โ€“5 minutes until tender-crisp.

Make the sauce: Push veggies to the sides, add garlic to center, sautรฉ 30 seconds. Add soy sauce, vinegar, honey, chili flakes, and cornstarch slurry. Simmer 1โ€“2 minutes until thickened.

Combine: Return chicken to pan and toss everything to coat well in the sauce.

Serve: Spoon over rice, garnish with extra chili flakes or chili crisp if desired.

๐Ÿ’ก Notes & Variations

Use tofu instead of chicken for a vegetarian version.

Add mushrooms, zucchini, or baby corn if preferred.

Reduce chili flakes for a milder sauce or replace with sweet chili sauce.

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