Spicy Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry

Servings

2–3 servings

Total Time

25 minutes

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Ingredients

Chicken

• 400 g chicken breast (cut into bite-size pieces)

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp cornstarch

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Vegetables

• 1 cup green beans (trimmed)

• 1/2 cup bell peppers (red/green, sliced)

• 2–3 green onions (cut into 2-inch pieces)

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Sauce

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce

• 1 tbsp honey or sugar

• 1 tsp chili flakes (adjust to taste 🌶️)

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tsp ginger, minced

• 1/2 cup water

• 1 tsp cornstarch (for thickening)

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Instructions

Step 1: Marinate Chicken

• Mix chicken with:

  • Soy sauce

  • Cornstarch

  • Pepper

• Let sit for 10–15 minutes

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Step 2: Cook Chicken

• Heat oil in a wok/pan over high heat

• Stir-fry chicken until golden and cooked through

• Remove and set aside

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Step 3: Stir-Fry Vegetables

• In same pan:

  • Add garlic + ginger

  • Add green beans and bell peppers

• Stir-fry 2–3 minutes (keep them crisp!)

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Step 4: Add Sauce

• Mix all sauce ingredients

• Pour into pan

• Simmer until slightly thickened

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Step 5: Combine

• Return chicken to pan

• Toss everything together

• Cook another 2–3 minutes until glossy

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Pro Tips 🔥

• High heat = better wok flavor

• Don’t overcook veggies → keep crunch

• Add sesame oil at the end for aroma

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Flavor Profile

• Savory + slightly sweet

• Garlicky and aromatic

• Spicy kick 🌶️

• Glossy, restaurant-style sauce

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Serving Ideas

• Serve with steamed rice 🍚

• Or noodles for a quick meal