Layered Stir-Fry Chicken with Garlic and Bell Peppers

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

A quick stir-fry featuring tender chicken breast layered with vibrant bell peppers and aromatic garlic, finished with a savory soy glaze. This Asian Super Bowl recipe (high protein), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breast, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 chicken breast, thinly sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp water
• 2 stalks green onions, chopped
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast seasoned with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through, then transfer chicken to a plate.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Add 1 medium sliced red bell pepper and 1 medium sliced yellow bell pepper, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
3. Step 3: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 3 tbsp water, and 1 tsp cornstarch until smooth. Return the chicken to the skillet, pour in the soy mixture, and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and peppers.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat, drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil over the dish, and sprinkle 2 chopped green onions on top before serving.