Best Chicken Stir-Fry with Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

Glazed with a sweet-savory soy sauce, stir-fried with bell peppers and snap peas for a quick, vibrant meal. This Asian recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, soy sauce, maple syrup for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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

• 4 chicken breasts
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp maple syrup
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 cup snap peas
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Slice chicken breasts into 1/4-inch strips. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp maple syrup, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Marinate chicken for 10 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
3. Step 3: In the same pan, add 1 tbsp sesame oil and stir-fry 1 cup snap peas for 2 minutes until crisp-tender. Add 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced, and cook for 3 minutes until tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Return chicken to the pan. Pour in remaining soy glaze and stir to coat. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens and glazes the chicken.
5. Step 5: Serve immediately, garnished with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and additional soy sauce if desired.