Spiced Chicken Stir-Fry with Colorful Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

A vibrant stir-fry featuring tender chicken breast strips and a medley of bell peppers, infused with a fragrant spice blend for a quick, satisfying meal. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 30 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

• 400 g, thinly sliced chicken breast
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch strips yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into 1/2-inch strips green bell pepper
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp water
• 2 stalks, chopped green onions
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp ground ginger, 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, and 1 tsp cornstarch with 3 tbsp water; stir until smooth. Add 400 g thinly sliced chicken breast and toss to coat evenly; set aside for 10 minutes to marinate.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add marinated chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the chicken turns opaque and edges begin to brown.
3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sliced bell peppers (1 each of red, yellow, and green, sliced into 1/2-inch strips) to the skillet; sauté for 4 minutes until the peppers soften but retain a slight crunch and the garlic is fragrant.
4. Step 4: Drizzle 2 tbsp sesame oil over the stir-fry and toss everything together for 1 minute until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables evenly.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle 2 chopped green onions over the top, and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.