Stir-Fried Chicken with Sweet Chili and Bell Peppers

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

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A colorful stir-fry combining tender chicken breast with crisp bell peppers in a sweet chili glaze, perfect for a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner. 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 3, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Asian Fusion cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, thinly sliced chicken breast
1 medium, sliced into strips red bell pepper
1 medium, sliced into strips yellow bell pepper
1 medium, sliced into strips green bell pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp sweet chili sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
2, thinly sliced for garnish green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 12 oz thinly sliced chicken breast to the skillet and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and lightly golden.
Step 3: Toss in 1 medium each of sliced red, yellow, and green bell peppers and stir-fry for 3 minutes until peppers are tender-crisp.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp sweet chili sauce, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken and peppers evenly.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions before serving.