Sweet & Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice
Sweet & Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken and colorful vegetables in a deliciously balanced sauce. With its quick preparation time, this recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping for the days ahead. The sweet notes of honey meld seamlessly with the heat from chili flakes, creating a satisfying stir-fry experience everyone will love. Customize it with your favorite veggies or protein options for a meal that suits your taste. Whether served over fluffy rice or enjoyed on its own, this dish is sure to become a household favorite.
- 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
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 green onions
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp fresh ginger
- 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 chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil until well-coated.
- Heat a wok or large pan over medium-high heat; add chicken and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, stir-fry minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced bell peppers for about 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to the pan; add all sauce ingredients and stir until everything is evenly coated and glossy.
- Serve over warm rice, garnished with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 69g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 80mg