Pacific Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
Fried chicken, broccoli, peppers, onions, in a sweet garlic Szechuan sauce served over white rice.
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Ingredients
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Protein
Vegetables
Sauce
Carbs
Oil
Method
Preparation
- 1
Cook the Rice
In a medium pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add 2 cups of white rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18-20 minutes until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.
- 2
Prepare the Vegetables
While the rice is cooking, chop the broccoli into small florets, slice the bell pepper into strips, and thinly slice the onion.
- 3
Prepare the Chicken
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- 4
Cook the Chicken
In a large skillet or wok, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- 5
Stir-fry the Vegetables
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the broccoli, bell pepper, and onion. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- 6
Prepare the Sauce
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, minced garlic, Szechuan peppercorns, brown sugar, cornstarch, and water until well combined.
- 7
Combine Everything
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to combine and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Serving
- 8
Serve the Dish
Fluff the cooked rice with a fork and serve it on plates. Top with the chicken stir fry mixture and enjoy!
