Quick Stir-Fried Chicken with Garlic and Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-06 · Updated 2026-05-06

A fast, colorful stir-fry combining tender chicken breast with crisp bell peppers and a fragrant garlic sauce. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs chicken breast, 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 3, 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 large, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into strips yellow bell pepper
• 3 stalks, sliced green onions
• 5, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp mixed with 2 tbsp water cornstarch

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through.
2. Step 2: Add 5 minced garlic cloves, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes to the pan. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Toss in 1 large sliced red bell pepper, 1 large sliced yellow bell pepper, and 3 sliced green onions. Stir-fry for 3 minutes until vegetables are slightly tender but still crisp.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1 tsp brown sugar. Pour in the cornstarch slurry made of 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water, and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.