Description

A quick, vibrant stir-fry featuring tender chicken strips, crisp vegetables, and a bold garlic-soy sauce served over fluffy white rice. It’s a 30-minute dinner that’s easy to adapt and guaranteed to impress, perfect for busy weeknights or prepping ahead.

Ingredients

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 tablespoon sesame oil

2 tablespoons vegetable oil (for stir-frying)

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 cup broccoli florets

1 cup sliced bell peppers (mixed colors)

1 medium carrot, thinly sliced

2 green onions, chopped

2 cups cooked white rice

2 tablespoons water (for sauce mixture)

Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Slice the chicken breast into thin strips and season lightly with salt and pepper.

2. Prepare all vegetables: chop the bell peppers, broccoli, carrots, and green onions. Mince the garlic.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.

4. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

5. Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.

6. Add remaining oil to the pan. Stir-fry broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers for 3–4 minutes.

7. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.

8. Return chicken to the pan and pour in the sauce. Stir well to combine.

9. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.

10. Turn off heat, stir in green onions and sesame oil.

11. Serve hot over cooked white rice.

Notes

This stir-fry is best when served immediately, but also reheats beautifully for lunch.

For extra depth, add a dash of rice vinegar or a sprinkle of brown sugar to the sauce.

You can prep everything in advance to make cooking even faster during busy evenings.

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

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 1¼ cups)
Calories: 410
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 870mg
Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: garlic chicken stir-fry, quick dinner, chicken with rice