30-Minute Spiced Chicken Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

A quick and vibrant chicken stir-fry featuring tender chicken breast and colorful bell peppers tossed in a savory spiced sauce. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breasts, red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1, thinly sliced red bell pepper
• 1, thinly sliced yellow bell pepper
• 1, thinly sliced green bell pepper
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, minced ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 2, chopped for garnish green onions
• 1 tbsp for garnish toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts and cook for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 sliced yellow bell pepper, and 1 sliced green bell pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes until the peppers are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes until smooth.
5. Step 5: Pour the sauce into the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 chopped green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.