Description
Spicy garlic chicken stir fry with rice delivers bold, saucy flavor in under 30 minutes. Garlicky heat clings to every bite for an easy weeknight hero.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 1 lb chicken breast, sliced
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili paste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 cups cooked rice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil into a large skillet, heating to medium-high at 375°F for even cooking.
- Add 1 lb sliced chicken breast, spreading pieces across the pan to ensure golden-brown searing on each side, cooking for 4-5 minutes.
- Toss in 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 cups mixed vegetables, stirring continuously for 3 minutes to prevent burning.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon chili paste over the mixture, coating each ingredient thoroughly while cooking for 2 minutes.
- Fold in 3 cups pre-cooked rice, mixing gently to distribute flavors and heat everything evenly for another 2 minutes.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon sesame oil across the dish, adding a nutty aroma and silky texture.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences, giving a final quick toss.
- Transfer to serving plates immediately while the stir fry remains piping hot and vibrant.
Notes
- Slice chicken thinly and evenly to ensure quick, uniform cooking that prevents dry or tough meat.
- Use fresh garlic and crush it just before adding to the pan for maximum flavor and aromatic intensity.
- Choose high-heat vegetable oils like peanut or canola for authentic stir-fry technique and prevent burning.
- For gluten-free adaptation, replace soy sauce with tamari and verify chili paste ingredients are gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 456 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg