Stir-Fried Chicken with Spicy Garlic Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

A flavorful stir-fry featuring tender chicken breast pieces tossed in a spicy garlic sauce with vibrant bell peppers and scallions. 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, cut into 1-inch strips chicken breast
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips green bell pepper
• 3 stalks, sliced into 1-inch pieces scallions
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, minced ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp chili paste
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 1/4 cup water
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp chili paste, 1 tsp sesame oil, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water until smooth to prepare the sauce.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb chicken breast strips and season with salt and black pepper; stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until the chicken turns opaque and starts to brown.
3. Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced ginger to the skillet, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
4. Step 4: Toss in 1 medium sliced red bell pepper, 1 medium sliced green bell pepper, and 3 sliced scallions; stir-fry for 3 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. Step 5: Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables; stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the ingredients.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.