Senary-Spiced Chicken Stir Fry with Bell Peppers
A quick and flavorful stir fry featuring chicken breast tossed in a blend of six-spice seasoning and crisp bell peppers. This Asian-inspired Fourth of July recipe, ready in about 25 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 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 chicken breast
- 1 large, julienned red bell pepper
- 1 large, julienned yellow bell pepper
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp, freshly grated ginger
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tsp (blend of cumin, coriander, fennel, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves) senary spice blend
- 2 stalks, sliced diagonally green onions
- 1/4 tsp (optional for heat) red chili flakes
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- Step 2: Add 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp senary spice blend to the chicken. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Step 3: Toss in 1 large julienned red bell pepper and 1 large julienned yellow bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 2 tbsp sesame oil, stirring to coat all ingredients. Sprinkle 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using, and cook for another 1 minute until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving.








