Spicy Bell Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry
A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring chicken, bell peppers, and a savory sauce, ready in just 30 minutes.
Equipment
- Skillet Use a non-stick skillet for best results.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 14 oz chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 2 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 2 count bell peppers (assorted colors), chopped
- 2 count onions, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.75 tsp ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 knob ginger, minced (1-2 inches)
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl, prepare the stir-fry sauce by combining brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch.
- After washing and patting the chicken dry with paper towels, season it with ground black pepper on both sides.
- Heat 1 tbsp of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped bell peppers and sliced onions, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until they are tender but still crisp. Transfer the vegetables to a bowl and set aside.
- Increase the heat to high, add the remaining olive oil, and cook the chicken in a single layer for 4-5 minutes on each side until it is no longer pink.
- Return the sautéed bell peppers and onions to the skillet with the chicken. Pour the stir-fry sauce over the mixture and simmer for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens, stirring occasionally to mix everything well.
- Garnish with sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for some heat.