Gochujang Chicken Stir-Fry with Bell Peppers and Scallions

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

A spicy and savory stir-fry featuring tender chicken breast tossed with vibrant bell peppers and scallions in a gochujang-based sauce. This korean-inspired stir fry (gluten free option) ready in about 27 minutes pairs thinly sliced chicken breast, minced garlic cloves, grated fresh ginger 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 chicken breast
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips yellow bell pepper
• 4 stalks, chopped into 1-inch pieces scallions
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 2 tbsp gochujang
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tbsp, for garnish toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the edges start to brown and chicken is nearly cooked through.
2. Step 2: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger to the wok, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp gochujang, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, and 1/4 cup water, mixing thoroughly to coat the chicken.
4. Step 4: Add 1 sliced red bell pepper, 1 sliced yellow bell pepper, and 4 chopped scallions to the wok. Stir-fry everything together for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp and the sauce thickens and clings to the ingredients.
5. Step 5: Drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil over the stir-fry and toss well to finish. Remove from heat and sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds before serving.