Description
Looking for a quick dinner idea that’s full of flavor and healthier than takeout? This Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice delivers juicy strips of chicken, crisp vegetables, and a garlicky soy-based sauce, all in under 30 minutes. It’s perfect for weeknight meals, meal prep lunches, or when you just want something satisfying without the hassle. With its balance of lean protein, colorful veggies, and fluffy rice, it checks all the boxes for an easy recipe, healthy stir-fry, and go-to food idea the whole family will love.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 pinch salt
1 pinch black pepper
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (or sesame oil)
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
2 green onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey or brown sugar
0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
0.5 cup water
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
1. Toss the sliced chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set aside for 10 minutes.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, red pepper flakes, water, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Set the sauce aside.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove from pan.
4. In the same pan, add broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers. Stir-fry for 3–5 minutes until just tender.
5. Add garlic, ginger, and green onions. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
6. Return chicken to the pan. Pour in the sauce. Stir-fry everything for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
7. Serve hot over cooked white rice. Garnish with sesame seeds or more green onions if desired.
Notes
Dry the chicken before adding cornstarch for a better sear.
Don’t overcrowd the pan—cook in batches if needed for proper stir-frying.
Prep all ingredients before starting; stir-frying moves fast!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: easy recipe, healthy stir-fry, chicken dinner, garlic chicken, quick dinner idea