Description
Looking for a quick and flavorful dinner option? This Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry with Fluffy Rice is the answer! In just 30 minutes, you can create a vibrant dish featuring tender chicken, crisp bell peppers, and aromatic seasonings, all served over fluffy rice. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, this colorful stir-fry is not only delicious but also nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 250g chicken breast fillet, diced
- 1 red capsicum, cut into strips
- 1 green capsicum, cut into strips
- 1 medium onion, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or substitute with a plant-based alternative)
- 1 tbsp crushed chili flakes
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp cooking oil (vegetable or sesame)
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- A pinch of salt
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Combine with 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt in a pot. Bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low heat for about 15 minutes until fluffy.
- Heat cooking oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and sauté briefly until fragrant.
- Add diced chicken to the pan and cook until golden brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in chopped onion and bell pepper strips; cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender yet crisp.
- Toss in soy sauce, oyster sauce (or alternative), crushed chili flakes, and black pepper; mix well until heated through.
- Serve immediately over fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 68g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For extra spice, increase the amount of crushed chili flakes. Feel free to swap chicken for shrimp or tofu for a different protein option. Garnish with chopped spring onions or toasted sesame seeds for added flavor.