🌶️ Sweet & Savory Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice 🍛
A quick and satisfying meal loaded with tender chicken, crisp peppers, and bold Asian-style flavors!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Servings: 2
Calories per serving: ~450
🧾 Ingredients:
For the chicken stir-fry:
2 chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces 🍗
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced 🧄
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
1 tbsp honey or brown sugar 🍯
1 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)
Salt & pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or spring onions, chopped (for garnish)
For the rice:
1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
2 cups water
Pinch of salt
👨🍳 Instructions:
Cook the rice in salted water until fluffy and set aside. Meanwhile, toss chicken in cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Heat oil in a pan, cook the chicken until golden brown, then remove. In the same pan, sauté garlic, ginger, and bell peppers for 3–4 minutes. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and honey; return chicken to the pan and stir until coated in the glossy sauce. Simmer for a couple of minutes until thickened. Serve over hot rice and garnish with chopped herbs.
🔄 Tips & Variations:
Add chili flakes for a spicy version 🌶️
Try with tofu or shrimp instead of chicken
Double the sauce if you like extra saucy stir-fry!