Description
This Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Rice is a quick and colorful weeknight dinner that bursts with savory garlic flavor, crisp veggies, and juicy chicken, all in under 30 minutes. It’s a clean, comforting, and satisfying one-pan dish perfect for busy days or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 cup carrots, julienned
1 cup broccoli florets
2 green onions, sliced
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water (for slurry)
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 cups cooked white rice
Instructions
1. Slice the chicken breast into thin strips. Julienne the carrots and bell peppers, cut broccoli into florets, slice green onions, and mince garlic.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a non-stick wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden and cooked through (5–6 minutes). Remove and set aside.
3. In the same wok, heat remaining oil. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds. Add carrots and broccoli, cook 1–2 minutes, then stir in bell peppers. Cook until vegetables are crisp-tender.
4. Return chicken to the wok. Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, and cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water). Stir and simmer until sauce thickens.
5. Serve hot over rice, topped with green onions. Optionally sprinkle sesame seeds or chili flakes.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the wok—cook in batches if necessary to maintain high heat and crisp texture.
If prepping ahead, keep rice and stir-fry in separate containers to prevent sogginess.
Add sesame oil at the end for a richer, toasted finish without overpowering the garlic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: garlic chicken, stir-fry, quick dinner, chicken and rice