Description

Sweet & Spicy Chicken Pepper Stir-Fry with Fluffy Rice is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together tender chicken, crisp bell peppers, and a tantalizing sauce in a quick and easy preparation. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe combines sweet honey or brown sugar with savory soy sauce and a hint of heat from crushed red pepper flakes, creating an irresistible balance that keeps everyone coming back for more. Serve it over fluffy rice to soak up every bit of the delicious sauce, making each bite a comforting experience.

Ingredients

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1 pound tender chicken breast chunks
1 cup sliced red bell pepper
1 cup sliced green bell pepper
1 medium onion, sliced
2 cups hot cooked white rice
2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Dijon or whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water

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Instructions

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil and sear the chicken chunks until golden brown (about 4 minutes per side). Remove and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté onions until translucent (3–5 minutes), then add both bell peppers and cook until tender-crisp.
Stir in minced garlic for the last minute of cooking to release aroma.
In a bowl, combine honey (or brown sugar), soy sauce, crushed red pepper flakes, Dijon mustard, and the cornstarch-water mixture. Pour into the skillet with vegetables.
Return chicken to the skillet and cook briefly until everything is well-coated in sauce (about 2–3 minutes).
Serve hot over fluffy white rice.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stir-frying
Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 plate (360g)
Calories: 490
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 720mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 69g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 27g
Cholesterol: 75mg