Stir-Fried Chicken with Bell Peppers and Garlic Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-09 · Updated 2026-05-09

A vibrant stir-fry featuring tender chicken breast tossed with colorful bell peppers in a savory garlic sauce. This Asian fusion 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 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 chicken breast
• 1 medium, sliced into strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into strips yellow bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into strips green bell pepper
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp red chili flakes
• 2, sliced for garnish green onions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz thinly sliced chicken breast and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until edges are golden and chicken is nearly cooked through.
2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes to the skillet, stirring constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
3. Step 3: Toss in 1 medium each of sliced red, yellow, and green bell peppers, stir-frying for 3-4 minutes until peppers are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, 1/4 cup water, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp sesame oil until smooth.
5. Step 5: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and peppers, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens and coats all ingredients, about 2 minutes.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving.