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Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice

Savory Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice

Delight in this Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice, a quick and nutritious meal that satisfies cravings while delivering bold flavors.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: High Protein Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium recommended
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce or hoisin sauce for vegetarian
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • ½ cup water to adjust sauce thickness
For the Vegetables
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 cup bell peppers sliced
  • 1 medium carrot thinly sliced
  • 2 stalks green onions chopped for garnish
For Serving
  • 4 cups cooked white rice
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Wok
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by slicing the boneless skinless chicken breast into thin strips, season lightly with salt and black pepper.
  2. Gather your vegetables and chop the bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots into bite-sized pieces, and mince the garlic finely.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, and cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
  4. Pour 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil into a large skillet or wok, and heat over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  5. Add the seasoned chicken strips to the hot skillet and cook for about 5–6 minutes, until golden-brown. Remove from the pan.
  6. In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil, then toss in broccoli, sliced carrots, and bell peppers. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes.
  7. Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
  8. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and pour in the sauce mixture, stirring everything together.
  9. Allow to simmer for about 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens.
  10. Turn off the heat and fold in chopped green onions and sesame oil, then serve hot over cooked white rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 54gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prep ingredients first to ensure quick cooking. Avoid overcrowding the pan and taste as you go for optimal flavor.

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