Stir-Fried Chicken with Peppers and Ginger in Soy Garlic Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-31 · Updated 2026-05-31

Juicy chicken breast stir-fried with colorful bell peppers and fresh ginger, coated in a savory soy and garlic sauce for a quick flavorful meal. This Chinese-inspired stir-fry 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 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 chicken breast
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips yellow bell pepper
• 1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2, sliced for garnish green onions
• 1 tsp for garnish toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1 tsp sesame oil. Set sauce aside.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until no longer pink.
3. Step 3: Add 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves to the chicken. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 1 medium sliced red bell pepper and 1 medium sliced yellow bell pepper. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Pour prepared sauce over chicken and peppers. Toss continuously for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens slightly and coats all ingredients.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.