Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice
Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice is a quick and flavorful dish that brings your taste buds to life. Tender chicken pieces marinated in savory garlic sauce are stir-fried with vibrant bell peppers and crunchy broccoli, all served over fluffy rice. This meal is not only satisfying but also easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests at dinner parties.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced, mixed red and green)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 cups cooked jasmine or basmati rice
Instructions
- Chop the chicken and vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, minced garlic, and sesame oil. Add chicken, toss to coat, and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add bell peppers and broccoli; stir-fry for another 5 minutes until veggies are tender but crisp.
- Mix cornstarch with 2 tbsp water in a small bowl until smooth. Pour over chicken and vegetables; stir until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot over steamed rice, garnished with sesame seeds or green onions if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg