Stir-Fried Chicken with Honey Garlic and Bell Peppers

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

A vibrant stir-fry combining tender chicken breast and colorful bell peppers in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. This Asian fusion recipe (gluten free option), 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 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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, boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch strips chicken breast
• 1 large, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 large, sliced into thin strips yellow bell pepper
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 3 tbsp water
• 2, sliced thin 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 1 lb chicken breast strips and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and edges begin to brown.
2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and stir-fry with the chicken for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Stir in 1 large red bell pepper sliced into thin strips and 1 large yellow bell pepper sliced into thin strips. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the peppers are tender-crisp.
4. Step 4: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 3 tbsp water until smooth. Pour the sauce over the chicken and peppers in the skillet.
5. Step 5: Cook and stir for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables evenly.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving.