Half-Hour Spiced Chicken Stir Fry with Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-22 · Updated 2026-06-22

A quick stir fry featuring tender chicken strips and colorful bell peppers tossed in a savory homemade sauce. This Asian Fusion-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 25 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 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb, thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips green bell pepper
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 3 cloves minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 2, sliced diagonally scallions
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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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.