Fragrant Chicken with Rice and Vegetables in Chinese Style
Enjoy the delicious blend of tender chicken, fluffy rice, and crisp vegetables stir-fried in aromatic Chinese flavors. This colorful and balanced meal is packed with nutrition and bursting with savory goodness. Treat your taste buds to this easy-to-make and satisfying Chinese-inspired dish.
ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds and green onions for garnish
steps
- 1.
Cook jasmine rice according to package instructions.
- 2.
In a large pan or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- 3.
Add chicken slices and stir-fry until cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- 4.
In the same pan, add garlic and ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5.
Add sliced carrots and broccoli florets to the pan. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- 6.
Stir in sugar snap peas and red bell pepper. Continue cooking for another 2 minutes.
- 7.
Return the cooked chicken to the pan and mix well with the vegetables.
- 8.
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, red pepper flakes (if desired), salt, and pepper. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir-fry for a couple more minutes to coat everything evenly.
- 9.
Serve the fragrant chicken and vegetable stir-fry over jasmine rice.
- 10.
Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.
- 11.
Enjoy your homemade Chinese-style chicken with rice and vegetables!