Sweet & Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice
Sweet & Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with colorful vegetables in a deliciously sweet and spicy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this easy recipe comes together in just 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a quick dinner solution. Customize it with your favorite veggies or protein options, and enjoy a nutritious meal packed with flavor. Serve over warm rice for a complete dish everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
- 3 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil until coated.
- Heat a wok or large pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through; set aside.
- In the same pan, stir-fry garlic, ginger, and sliced bell peppers for about 3-4 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Return the chicken to the pan and add hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and optional chili flakes. Stir until everything is well-coated.
- Serve hot over warm cooked rice and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (400g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg