Stir-Fried Chicken with Garlic and Chili

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

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Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with garlic and fresh chili peppers for a spicy, aromatic dish perfect for a quick meal. This Thai recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs chicken breast, garlic cloves, red chili peppers for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 2 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

8 oz, thinly sliced chicken breast
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
2 small, sliced red chili peppers
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 stalks, chopped green onions
1 tsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until hot but not smoking. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 sliced red chili peppers, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 2: Add 8 oz thinly sliced chicken breast to the wok and stir-fry for 5 minutes until the chicken turns white and edges start to brown.
Step 3: Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce and continue stir-frying for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.
Step 4: Remove from heat and stir in 2 chopped green onions and sprinkle 1 tsp sesame seeds on top before serving.