Here’s a full, detailed recipe you can follow step by step 😊
This is a tasty, family-friendly meal with bold garlic flavor and colorful peppers.
🌶️ Sizzling Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Peppers & Steamed Rice
⏱ Time
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Prep: 15 minutes
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Cook: 20 minutes
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Total: ~35 minutes
🍽 Serves
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3–4 people
🧄 Ingredients
For the Steamed Rice
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1 cup long-grain white rice (or jasmine rice)
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2 cups water
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½ teaspoon salt (optional)
For the Chicken Stir-Fry
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500 g (about 1 lb) boneless, skinless chicken breast
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or canola oil)
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1 red bell pepper, sliced
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1 green bell pepper, sliced
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1 yellow bell pepper, sliced (optional but nice for color)
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1 medium onion, sliced
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6 cloves garlic, finely minced
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1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (optional)
For the Stir-Fry Sauce
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3 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional, but adds depth)
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1 tablespoon honey or sugar
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1 teaspoon cornstarch
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¼ cup water or chicken broth
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½ teaspoon black pepper
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½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional, for heat)
Optional Garnish
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Chopped green onions
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Sesame seeds
🍚 Step 1: Cook the Steamed Rice
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Rinse the rice under cold water until the water runs mostly clear.
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In a pot, combine rice, water, and salt.
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Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
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Turn off heat and let the rice sit covered for 5 minutes.
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Fluff with a fork and set aside.
🍗 Step 2: Prepare the Chicken
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Slice the chicken breast into thin strips (about finger-width).
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Pat dry with paper towels (this helps it brown better).
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Lightly season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
🥣 Step 3: Make the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together:
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Soy sauce
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Oyster sauce
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Honey or sugar
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Cornstarch
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Water or broth
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Black pepper
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Chili flakes (if using)
Stir until smooth and set aside.
🔥 Step 4: Stir-Fry the Chicken
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pan or wok over high heat.
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Add chicken in a single layer.
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Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly golden.
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Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
🌶️ Step 5: Cook the Vegetables
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Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the same pan.
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Add onion and stir-fry for 1–2 minutes.
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Add bell peppers and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
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Add garlic and ginger. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant (don’t let garlic burn).
🍯 Step 6: Combine Everything
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Return the chicken to the pan.
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Pour in the prepared sauce.
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Stir constantly for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if needed (more soy sauce or pepper).
🍽️ Step 7: Serve
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Spoon the sizzling garlic chicken stir-fry over hot steamed rice.
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Garnish with green onions or sesame seeds if you like.
💡 Tips
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Cut everything before you start cooking — stir-fry moves fast!
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For extra crunch, don’t overcook the peppers.
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You can swap chicken with tofu or shrimp if desired.