Dive into a world of vibrant flavors with this incredibly satisfying Spicy Garlic Chili Chicken Stir-fry This quick and healthy dish features tender halal chicken, crisp bell peppers, and fresh green beans, all coated in a rich, savory, and perfectly spicy sauce. It’s a delightful weeknight meal that brings excitement to your table in under 30 minutes, promising a burst of taste in every bite!
📜 Ingredients
1 tablespoon cooking oil (vegetable or canola)
1 lb halal boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 red bell pepper, deseeded and sliced
1 green bell pepper, deseeded and sliced
1 cup fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
4 cloves garlic, minced
1-2 red chilies (like bird's eye or serrano), minced (adjust to your spice preference)
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 tablespoons halal soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce (or halal-certified oyster sauce)
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar (or rice vinegar)
1/4 cup chicken broth (halal certified)
Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
Optional: a sprinkle of chili flakes for extra heat
Optional: chopped green onions, for garnish
📝 Instructions
- Heat the cooking oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the cubed chicken to the hot pan and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the minced garlic, minced chilies, and grated ginger. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Add the sliced red and green bell peppers and green beans to the pan. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- While the vegetables are cooking, whisk together the halal soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, brown sugar, white vinegar, and chicken broth in a small bowl to create your sauce.
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan with the vegetables. Pour the prepared sauce evenly over everything.
- Toss continuously for 1-2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the chicken and vegetables beautifully. If desired, add a sprinkle of extra chili flakes.
- Serve immediately over a generous bed of fluffy jasmine rice. Garnish with fresh chopped green onions if you like, and enjoy!
💡 Chef's Tips
For an extra tender texture, marinate the chicken in 1 tablespoon of halal soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch for at least 15 minutes before stir-frying. This simple step creates a protective coating that keeps the chicken juicy.
Feel free to customize your vegetables! Other great additions include broccoli florets, snap peas, or thinly sliced carrots. Just ensure they are cut into similar-sized pieces to ensure even cooking and that perfect crisp-tender bite.
