Description
Sticky Garlic Chicken with Peppers and Rice is a flavorful, Asian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken in a sweet and savory garlic sauce, sautéed bell peppers, and fluffy rice – perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Cooked white or jasmine rice, for serving
- Sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce (if using), and minced garlic to make the sauce.
- In another bowl, dissolve cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add the sliced bell peppers and stir-fry for another 2–3 minutes until just tender.
- Pour in the garlic sauce and stir to coat the chicken and peppers evenly.
- Reduce heat to medium and stir in the cornstarch slurry. Cook until the sauce thickens and becomes sticky, about 2 minutes.
- Serve the sticky garlic chicken over cooked rice.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for extra tenderness and flavor.
- Adjust the honey to taste if you prefer it less sweet.
- You can add other vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (with rice)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg