Here’s a full recipe for a Sizzling Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Peppers & Steamed Rice — quick, flavorful, and restaurant-style right at home!
⭐ Sizzling Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Peppers & Steamed Rice
Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
For the Chicken Stir-Fry
- 1 lb chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but recommended)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry, optional for thicker sauce)
For the Steamed Rice
- 1 cup long-grain rice
- 2 cups water
- Pinch salt
Instructions
1. Cook the Rice
- Rinse rice under cold water until water runs clear.
- Combine rice, water, and salt in a pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 15–18 minutes.
- Remove from heat, let sit covered 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
2. Prepare the Chicken
- Pat chicken slices dry and season lightly with black pepper.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken and stir-fry 4–5 minutes, until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Stir-Fry the Vegetables
- In the same skillet, add a touch more oil if needed.
- Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add bell peppers and onion; stir-fry 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.
4. Combine Chicken & Sauce
- Return chicken to the skillet.
- Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and chili flakes.
- Stir well to coat everything evenly.
- If you want a thicker sauce, stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens.
5. Serve
- Plate steamed rice and top with the sizzling garlic chicken stir-fry.
- Optional garnish: sesame seeds, chopped green onions, or extra chili flakes.
Tips
- For extra sizzle: Preheat your skillet until very hot before adding oil.
- Vegetable variations: Snow peas, broccoli, or zucchini work well.
- Marinade option: Marinate chicken in 1 tbsp soy sauce + ½ tsp cornstarch for 10 minutes for even juicier bites.
If you want, I can make a one-pan meal version, air fryer twist, or a low-sodium/low-carb variation.
