Name: Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 red bell pepper, sliced; 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 1 medium onion, sliced; 1 cup broccoli florets; 1 cup green beans or snap peas; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 cups cooked white rice; 2 green onions, sliced for garnish

Description

Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice is the perfect solution for busy weeknights, offering a delicious balance of tender chicken and colorful vegetables, all enveloped in a savory garlic-infused sauce. This quick and healthy dish comes together in just 30 minutes, making it ideal for family dinners or meal prep. With its vibrant ingredients and customizable options, this stir-fry promises not only to satisfy your taste buds but also to nourish your body. Pair it with fluffy rice for a complete meal that everyone will love!

Ingredients

Scale

1 pound chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 medium onion, sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 cup green beans or snap peas
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 cups cooked white rice
2 green onions, sliced for garnish

Instructions

Prepare all ingredients by chopping vegetables and slicing the chicken. Mince the garlic.
Marinate the sliced chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and half of the minced garlic for 10–15 minutes.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Cook the marinated chicken until browned and set aside.
In the same pan, add another tablespoon of oil and stir-fry the onion and bell peppers until crisp-tender.
Return the chicken to the pan along with the remaining garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and optional chili flakes. Stir well and cook for an additional 2–3 minutes.
Serve over cooked rice and garnish with sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
Calories: 450
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 55g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Feel free to customize your stir-fry by adding or substituting your favorite vegetables. For a gluten-free option, swap regular soy sauce with gluten-free soy sauce.