Sour Citrus Chicken Stir-Fry with Ginger and Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

A vibrant chicken stir-fry featuring a sharp sour sauce from lemon juice balanced by fresh ginger and colorful bell peppers. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless 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

• 12 oz, thinly sliced boneless skinless chicken breast
• 1 medium, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into strips yellow bell pepper
• 1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp, freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 stalks, chopped green onions
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp lemon juice, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water 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 boneless skinless chicken breast and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and starting to brown.
3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger to the skillet and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 medium red bell pepper and 1 medium yellow bell pepper sliced into strips, continue cooking for 3-4 minutes until the peppers are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Pour the prepared lemon-soy sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables and stir continuously for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
6. Step 6: Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper and garnish with 2 chopped green onions before serving.