Description
Sweet & Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice is a vibrant and satisfying dish that brings together tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a deliciously balanced sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, this stir-fry is perfect for busy weeknights or when you want to impress your guests. The combination of honey and chili flakes delivers an irresistible flavor profile that will become a family favorite. Plus, it’s versatile enough to customize with different proteins and vegetables, making it a great addition to your meal prep repertoire.
Ingredients
- 500g chicken breast
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 cups cooked white rice
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken pieces with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil until well coated.
- In a hot wok or large skillet, cook the chicken until browned and cooked through (5-7 minutes). Set aside.
- Stir-fry garlic, ginger, and sliced bell peppers for about 3-4 minutes until they are slightly tender.
- Return the chicken to the pan and combine with a sauce made from soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and chili flakes.
- Serve over cooked white rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, feel free to incorporate additional vegetables like broccoli or snap peas. Adjust spice levels by varying the amount of chili flakes used. This dish is great for meal prep; store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days.