Description
Stir-Fried Chili is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings an exciting medley of fresh vegetables and tender protein together in a spicy, aromatic sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or lively gatherings, this recipe invites you to customize it with your favorite ingredients while delivering a satisfying punch of flavor with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (or tofu for vegetarian option)
- 2 cups mixed bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup chili sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
- Prepare by chopping vegetables and slicing chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add vegetable oil. Once shimmering, sauté garlic and onion until fragrant.
- Add chicken and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in bell peppers with a pinch of salt and pepper; cook for another 3 minutes until slightly softened.
- Pour in chili sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil; stir well and simmer for 2 minutes.
- Serve hot on plates or bowls and drizzle any remaining sauce on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg