Sautéed Chicken and Bell Pepper Stir Fry with Garlic Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-09 · Updated 2026-08-09

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 recipe (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

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water, stirring until smooth; set aside.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.