Chicken Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Ginger Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-27 · Updated 2026-04-27

Quick and flavorful stir-fried chicken strips tossed with colorful bell peppers and scallions, coated in a savory ginger soy glaze. This Asian-inspired street-food recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs scallions, sliced into 1-inch pieces, fresh ginger, grated, garlic cloves, minced 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 boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 1 large yellow bell pepper, sliced into thin strips
• 4 scallions, sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth. Set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring constantly until no longer pink and lightly browned.
3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger to the chicken; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Toss in 1 large sliced red bell pepper, 1 large sliced yellow bell pepper, and 4 sliced scallions. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
5. Step 5: Pour the soy sauce mixture over the stir-fry and stir continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
6. Step 6: Drizzle 2 tsp sesame oil over the dish, toss to combine, then remove from heat and serve immediately.