Description
This quick and easy Chicken & Peppers Stir-Fry is packed with flavor and ready in just 20 minutes. Tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and a savory homemade sauce come together for a delicious and healthy meal. Serve over rice, quinoa, or in lettuce wraps for a low-carb option.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast (sliced into thin strips)
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 green bell pepper (sliced)
- ½ small onion (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
For the Stir-Fry Sauce:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for thickening)
For Serving:
- Steamed rice or quinoa
- Chopped green onions
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Remove from pan.
- In the same pan, sauté bell peppers, onion, and garlic for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Stir in cornstarch slurry.
- Return chicken to the pan, pour in the sauce, and toss everything together. Cook for 2-3 more minutes until sauce thickens.
- Serve over rice or quinoa, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of sesame oil before serving.
- Swap chicken for shrimp, tofu, or beef for variations.
- Serve with cauliflower rice for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired