Sautéed Chicken and Bell Pepper Stir Fry with Garlic Soy Glaze
A quick and flavorful stir fry featuring tender chicken breast and crisp bell peppers in a savory garlic soy sauce. This asian-inspired stir fry (high protein) ready in about 25 minutes pairs chicken breast, red bell pepper, green 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
- 12 oz, thinly sliced chicken breast
- 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
- 1 medium, sliced into thin strips green bell pepper
- 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tsp, grated fresh ginger
- 2 stalks, sliced thin green onions
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Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water, stirring until smooth; set aside.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz thinly sliced chicken breast and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden and cooked through.
- Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp grated fresh ginger to the skillet with the chicken, stirring continuously for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Step 4: Toss in 1 sliced red bell pepper and 1 sliced green bell pepper, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the peppers are tender-crisp.
- Step 5: Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly, about 1-2 minutes.
- Step 6: Remove from heat and drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil over the stir fry, stirring to combine. Garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions and serve immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed Chicken and Bell Pepper Stir Fry with Garlic Soy Glaze 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 Sautéed Chicken and Bell Pepper Stir Fry with Garlic Soy Glaze?
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 chicken breast from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Chicken and Bell Pepper Stir Fry with Garlic Soy Glaze?
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 Sautéed Chicken and Bell Pepper Stir Fry with Garlic Soy Glaze for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). 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.
Is Sautéed Chicken and Bell Pepper Stir Fry with Garlic Soy Glaze high protein?
Yes — this recipe is tagged high protein based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
