Sweet & Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice
Sweet & Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that seamlessly combines tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a tangy sauce. This quick recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, taking just 30 minutes from start to finish. The delightful mix of soy sauce, hoisin, and honey creates a rich flavor profile that elevates this stir-fry to family favorite status. Plus, it’s easily customizable—swap in your choice of protein or seasonal veggies to make it your own. Serve it over fluffy white rice for a satisfying meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g chicken breast
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 red bell pepper
- 1 green bell pepper
- 2 green onions
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp fresh ginger
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (for sauce)
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey
- Optional: chili flakes
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, coat chicken pieces with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil.
- Heat a wok over medium-high heat and cook the marinated chicken until browned (5-7 minutes). Set aside.
- In the same pan, stir-fry garlic, ginger, and bell peppers for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Return the chicken to the pan and mix in the sauce ingredients until evenly coated.
- Serve warm over cooked white rice and garnish with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 980mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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