Half-Hour Spiced Chicken Stir Fry with Bell Peppers

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A quick stir fry featuring tender chicken strips and colorful bell peppers tossed in a savory homemade sauce. This asian fusion-inspired stir fry ready in about 25 minutes pairs soy sauce, hoisin sauce, grated fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp hoisin sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water until smooth; set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add 1 lb thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently until the chicken is no longer pink and edges start to brown.
  3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger to the skillet; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Toss in 1 each sliced red, yellow, and green bell peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes until they begin to soften but remain crisp.
  5. Step 5: Pour the prepared sauce into the skillet, stirring constantly until it thickens and coats the chicken and peppers, about 2 minutes.
  6. Step 6: Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil and sprinkle 2 sliced scallions along with 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using; toss to combine.
  7. Step 7: Remove from heat and serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Half-Hour Spiced Chicken Stir Fry with Bell Peppers take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Half-Hour Spiced Chicken Stir Fry with Bell Peppers?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep soy sauce from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Half-Hour Spiced Chicken Stir Fry with Bell Peppers?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Half-Hour Spiced Chicken Stir Fry with Bell Peppers for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Half-Hour Spiced Chicken Stir Fry with Bell Peppers?

Asian Fusion stir fry like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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