Sizzling Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Peppers & Steamed Rice

Here’s a simple, flavorful recipe you can make quickly — juicy chicken, sweet peppers, and a rich garlic sauce. Perfect for a weeknight meal!

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Ingredients (2–3 servings)

For the Chicken Stir-Fry

• 400 g chicken breast or thighs, sliced thin
• 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional for tenderness)
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 6–7 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp grated ginger (optional)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste
• ½ tsp paprika (optional)

For the Garlic Sauce

• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional but recommended)
• 1 tbsp honey or sugar
• ½ cup water
• 1 tsp cornstarch (mixed with 1 tbsp water)

For the Steamed Rice

• 1 cup rice
• 2 cups water
• Pinch of salt

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Instructions

1. Prepare the Rice

1. Rinse the rice until the water runs clear.
2. Add rice + water + salt to a pot.
3. Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes until fluffy.

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2. Marinate the Chicken

1. Mix sliced chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and a little black pepper.
2. Let it rest 10 minutes.

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3. Stir-Fry

1. Heat oil in a large pan or wok.
2. Add chicken and cook until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same pan, add onion, garlic, and ginger — stir until fragrant.
4. Add sliced peppers and cook 3–4 minutes (they should stay slightly crisp).
5. Return chicken to the pan.

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4. Add the Garlic Sauce

1. Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and water.
2. Pour over the chicken and vegetables.
3. Add the cornstarch slurry to thicken.
4. Cook 2–3 minutes until glossy.

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🍽️ Serve

Spoon the sizzling garlic chicken over hot steamed rice.
Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions if you like.

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If you want, I can also give you a spicy version or a low-salt version!