Chicken and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry with Rice
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Chicken and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry with Rice, a quick and satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights. This dish expertly combines tender chicken breast and colorful bell peppers, all enveloped in a savory sauce. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a delightful dinner that’s both healthy and customizable to your liking. Serve it over fluffy steamed rice for a complete meal that the entire family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
- Boneless chicken breast, sliced
- Red bell pepper, sliced
- Green bell pepper, sliced
- Minced garlic
- Soy sauce
- Cornstarch slurry (cornstarch mixed with water)
- Sesame oil or olive oil
- Green onions, chopped
- Steamed white rice
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by slicing the chicken and bell peppers and mincing the garlic.
- Heat sesame oil or olive oil in a wok over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add the sliced chicken and stir-fry for about 5 minutes until lightly browned.
- Incorporate the bell peppers and minced garlic, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until they are tender yet crisp.
- Pour in soy sauce and add black pepper, mixing well. Gradually add the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce while stirring constantly for about one minute.
- Finish by tossing in chopped green onions before serving hot over steamed white rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg