Description
A quick and delicious Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice, combining tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a fragrant garlic sauce served over fluffy rice.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 medium carrot, julienned
1 zucchini, sliced
1/2 cup broccoli florets
2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 cups cooked rice (preferably jasmine or basmati)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced chicken breast to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, or until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add the bell pepper, carrot, zucchini, and broccoli to the skillet. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), honey, and sesame oil. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
- Add the cooked rice to the skillet and toss everything together until the rice is well combined with the chicken and vegetables.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
Storage: This Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry stores well in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Reheating: To reheat, warm it in a skillet over medium heat for a few minutes or in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. Adding a splash of water or extra soy sauce while reheating helps keep the rice from drying out.
For a spicier version, add chili paste or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
