Here is a fast, flavorful, restaurant-style Sizzling Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Peppers — juicy chicken, sweet bell peppers, and a glossy garlic sauce, served over hot steamed rice. 🔥🍗🧄🍚
🍗🧄 Sizzling Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry with Peppers & Steamed Rice
Ingredients (Serves 4)
For the Chicken
- 1 ½ lbs chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tbsp oil
Vegetables
- 2 bell peppers (red + green), sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- Optional: 1 cup snap peas or broccoli
Garlic Stir-Fry Sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 2 tsp cornstarch
For Serving
- Hot steamed rice
- Sesame seeds (optional)
- Green onions (optional)
⭐ Instructions
1. Marinate the chicken
In a bowl, combine:
- Sliced chicken
- Soy sauce
- Cornstarch
- 1 tbsp oil
Let sit 10–15 minutes (makes the chicken velvety and tender).
2. Mix the sauce
In another bowl, whisk together:
- Soy sauce
- Oyster sauce
- Vinegar
- Brown sugar
- Sesame oil
- Chicken broth
- Cornstarch
Set aside.
3. Sear the chicken
- Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat.
- Add 1–2 tbsp oil.
- Spread chicken in a single layer; cook 3–4 minutes until browned.
- Remove chicken from the skillet.
4. Stir-fry vegetables
- Add a little more oil if needed.
- Stir-fry bell peppers & onions 2–3 minutes.
- Add garlic and stir until fragrant (30 seconds).
5. Combine & simmer
- Return chicken to the skillet.
- Pour in the garlic sauce.
- Stir and simmer on medium-high until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy (2–3 minutes).
6. Serve
Spoon the sizzling chicken and peppers over steaming hot rice.
Garnish with:
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
- Extra drizzle of sesame oil
🔥 Tips for the Best Stir-Fry
- Slice chicken thinly for quick, juicy cooking.
- Use high heat for real “sizzle.”
- Don’t overcook the peppers – keep them crisp-tender.
- Add chili flakes or sriracha for heat.
Variations Available
I can give you:
- Spicy garlic chicken stir-fry
- Honey garlic version
- Teriyaki chicken & peppers
- Ginger chicken stir-fry
- Low-sodium version
Just tell me!
