Description

Looking for a quick dinner idea that’s both satisfying and healthy? This Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice is your answer. Loaded with colorful vegetables, tender chicken breast, and a bold garlic sauce, this easy recipe is ready in under 30 minutes—perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep. It’s a protein-packed, flavor-rich stir-fry that pairs perfectly with fluffy white rice. Whether you’re after a quick lunch, healthy dinner idea, or new food inspiration, this easy recipe checks all the boxes.

Ingredients

2 large chicken breasts, thinly sliced

1 red bell pepper, sliced into strips

1 yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips

1 medium carrot, julienned

1 cup broccoli florets

2 green onions, chopped

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

Salt and pepper, to taste

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

1 tablespoon hoisin sauce

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

½ teaspoon chili flakes

¼ cup chicken broth

2 cups cooked white rice

Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. Slice chicken breasts into thin strips. Wash and chop vegetables. Mince garlic.

2. In a bowl, mix chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce, pepper, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch. Let marinate for 10 minutes.

3. In another bowl, whisk together garlic, soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, chili flakes, chicken broth, and cornstarch slurry (cornstarch + water). Set aside.

4. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry chicken for 4–5 minutes until cooked through. Remove from pan.

5. Add another tablespoon oil to the pan. Stir-fry broccoli and carrots for 2 minutes, then add bell peppers. Cook another 2–3 minutes.

6. Return chicken to the pan. Pour in garlic sauce. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and everything is coated.

7. Serve hot over cooked white rice. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.

Notes

You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier, richer flavor.

Make extra sauce if you like it to coat the rice more generously.

Dry your veggies thoroughly before stir-frying to prevent sogginess.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stir-Fry
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate
Calories: 410
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 880mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 39g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 32g
Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: quick dinner, garlic chicken, healthy stir-fry, rice bowl, weeknight dinner, easy recipe