Spicy Chicken & Vegetable Stir-Fry

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-03-30 · Updated 2026-03-30

A zesty stir-fry with tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and broccoli, tossed in a tangy soy-ginger glaze. This asian-inspired chicken (vegetarian) ready in about 35 minutes pairs chicken breast, medium bell peppers, head broccoli for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 chicken breast
• 2 medium bell peppers
• 1 head broccoli
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp ginger
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp sriracha
• 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut 1 lb chicken breast into 1/4-inch strips. Slice 2 medium bell peppers into thin strips and cut 1 head broccoli into florets.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
3. Step 3: Add chicken strips and cook for 4-5 minutes until browned and nearly cooked through. Push to the edges of the pan.
4. Step 4: Add bell peppers and broccoli. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender. Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp sriracha. Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients.
5. Step 5: Toss everything together, then garnish with 1 tbsp sesame seeds. Serve immediately.