One-Pan Spicy Chicken and Bell Pepper Stir Fry

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

A fast and flavorful stir fry combining tender chicken strips with colorful bell peppers in a spicy soy-ginger sauce. This asian-inspired keto (low carb) ready in about 25 minutes pairs olive oil, grated fresh ginger, minced garlic cloves 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 into strips boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 large, sliced into 1/2-inch strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into 1/2-inch strips yellow bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into 1/2-inch strips green bell pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sriracha sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2, sliced thinly green onions
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast strips and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
2. Step 2: Add 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves to the chicken and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 large red, 1 large yellow, and 1 large green bell pepper, all sliced into 1/2-inch strips. Cook for 4-5 minutes until peppers are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sriracha sauce, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Toss everything to coat evenly and cook for another 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions and 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot.