Spiced Chicken Stir Fry with Bell Peppers

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

A vibrant stir fry featuring chicken and bell peppers tossed in a three-quarters spiced soy sauce glaze, delivering a balanced blend of savory and sweet. This asian (gluten-free option) ready in about 30 minutes pairs boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced, red bell pepper, sliced into strips, yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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 boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 3/4 tsp ground black pepper, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth; set aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
4. Step 4: Add 1 lb thinly sliced boneless chicken breast and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until chicken is cooked through and starting to brown.
5. Step 5: Toss in 1 each red, yellow, and green bell peppers sliced into strips, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
6. Step 6: Pour the prepared soy sauce mixture over the chicken and peppers, stirring constantly for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the ingredients.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving immediately over steamed rice or noodles.