Stir-Fried Chicken with Bell Peppers and Honey Garlic Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-17 · Updated 2026-05-17

Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with vibrant bell peppers in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This Asian Fusion chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken breast, red bell pepper, and 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 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 skinless chicken breast
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow bell pepper
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tbsp honey
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Slice 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast into 1/2-inch strips. Dice 1 medium red bell pepper and 1 medium yellow bell pepper into 1-inch pieces.
2. Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, and 1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 2 tbsp water; set aside.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken strips and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring often until browned and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet with the chicken and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
5. Step 5: Toss in the diced bell peppers and cook for 3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
6. Step 6: Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and peppers, stirring continuously. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
7. Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp sesame seeds before serving.