Stir-Fried Lemongrass Chicken with Bell Peppers and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-05 · Updated 2026-07-05

Quick stir-fried chicken infused with fragrant lemongrass and vibrant bell peppers, finished with scallions and a savory sauce. This Vietnamese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 32 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, lemongrass stalks, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 boneless chicken thighs
• 2, finely minced lemongrass stalks
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips red bell pepper
• 1 medium, sliced into thin strips yellow bell pepper
• 4, cut into 2-inch pieces green onions
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp fish sauce
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, toss 1 lb thinly sliced boneless chicken thighs with 2 minced lemongrass stalks, 1 tbsp fish sauce, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp black pepper; marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
3. Step 3: Add 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
4. Step 4: Add marinated chicken to the wok and stir-fry for 5 minutes until chicken turns opaque and edges begin to brown.
5. Step 5: Add 1 medium sliced red bell pepper and 1 medium sliced yellow bell pepper; stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until peppers are tender-crisp.
6. Step 6: Toss in 4 green onions cut into 2-inch pieces and stir for 1 minute to combine and heat through.
7. Step 7: Adjust seasoning with a splash more soy sauce or fish sauce if needed; serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.