Description

Fast, healthy, and packed with flavor, this Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice is your go-to for easy dinner ideas, healthy food options, and quick weeknight meals. With tender chicken, colorful veggies, and a savory garlic sauce over fluffy rice, it’s a complete meal in one pan. Perfect for lunch prep, family dinners, or when you just need a no-fuss meal that’s still exciting and delicious. This easy recipe fits right into your collection of healthy snacks, dinner ideas, or quick lunch favorites!

Ingredients

450g chicken breast

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 red bell pepper, sliced

1 yellow bell pepper, sliced

2 carrots, julienned

1 cup broccoli florets

1 medium onion, sliced

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon cornstarch

2 cups cooked white rice

Instructions

1. Slice the chicken into thin strips and chop all vegetables evenly. Mince the garlic finely.

2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, garlic, water, and cornstarch until smooth to form your sauce.

3. Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high. Cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, then remove.

4. In the same pan, sauté onion, carrots, peppers, and broccoli for 4–5 minutes until crisp-tender.

5. Return chicken to the pan. Add sauce and stir until everything is coated and the sauce thickens.

6. Serve hot over cooked white rice. Drizzle sesame oil and garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

For extra tenderness, marinate chicken in a teaspoon of soy sauce and cornstarch before cooking.

Swap white rice for brown rice or quinoa for extra fiber.

Add chili flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stir-Fry
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 410
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 75mg

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