Description
A flavorful and quick Sizzling Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry featuring tender chicken strips cooked with colorful bell peppers and onions in a savory garlic sauce, served over steamed white rice. Perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner that’s both vibrant and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Oils and Sauces
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for stir-frying)
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
Seasonings and Others
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening sauce)
- Steamed white rice, for serving
- Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken strips and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the sliced red, green, and yellow bell peppers along with the sliced onion. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Prepare and Add Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Pour this sauce mixture over the vegetables in the skillet and bring it to a simmer.
- Thicken Sauce (Optional): If a thicker sauce is desired, mix cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the skillet, stirring continuously and simmer for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Combine Chicken and Sauce: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss everything together to coat the chicken evenly with the sauce and distribute the vegetables throughout.
- Serve: Spoon the sizzling garlic chicken stir-fry over a bed of steamed white rice. Garnish with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro if desired.
- Enjoy: Serve immediately while hot and sizzling for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- For extra heat, adjust the amount of crushed red pepper flakes or omit entirely for a milder dish.
- If you prefer a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce, oyster sauce, and hoisin sauce with gluten-free alternatives.
- Vegetables can be varied according to preference; snap peas or broccoli florets are good additions.
- Ensure the chicken is sliced thinly for even and quick cooking.
- Using a wok can help achieve better stir-fry results, but a large skillet works well too.
- Serve immediately to maintain the dish’s vibrant texture and flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
