Stir-Fried Chicken with Black Bean Sauce and Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-18 · Updated 2026-05-18

Juicy chicken pieces stir-fried with colorful bell peppers in a savory black bean sauce, delivering a bold and satisfying Asian-inspired dish. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breast, red bell pepper, green 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 "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, thinly sliced into strips chicken breast
• 1 large, sliced into 1/2-inch strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into 1/2-inch strips green bell pepper
• 2 tbsp, rinsed and mashed fermented black beans
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp, finely minced ginger
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 2, sliced thinly for garnish scallions

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 2 tbsp water until smooth; set aside as stir-fry sauce.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 tbsp finely minced ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast strips and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the chicken turns opaque and starts to brown.
4. Step 4: Add 2 tbsp rinsed and mashed fermented black beans, 1 large sliced red bell pepper, and 1 large sliced green bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until peppers are slightly tender but still crisp.
5. Step 5: Pour the prepared soy sauce mixture into the wok along with 1 tbsp sesame oil, stirring continuously until sauce thickens and coats all ingredients, about 1-2 minutes.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat, garnish with 2 sliced scallions, and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.