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Quick Pepper Chicken Stir Fry with fresh vegetables and tender chicken cubes.

Quick Pepper Chicken Stir Fry


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  • Author: Emma
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

This Quick Pepper Chicken Stir Fry is a fast, colorful, and delicious meal that comes together in one pan under 30 minutes.


Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Chicken, breast or thighs, sliced thin (Use breast for leaner meat or thighs for juicier results.)
  • 2 cups Bell peppers, sliced (red and yellow preferred) (Mix for sweetness; feel free to add more veggies.)
  • 1 Onion, sliced (optional) (Adds sweetness and a bite.)
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced (Fresh is best, but paste works if needed.)
  • 1 inch Ginger, minced (Fresh ginger preferred.)

Sauce Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons Soy sauce (Low sodium recommended.)
  • 1-2 tablespoons Oyster sauce (For classic depth of flavor.)
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame oil (Just a little goes a long way.)
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch (For thickening sauce.)
  • 1 tablespoon Water (Add more if you like extra sauce.)
  • 1-2 teaspoons Brown sugar or honey (Optional for balancing flavor.)
  • to taste Black pepper (To add heat.)

Cooking Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons Neutral oil (avocado, canola, or vegetable oil) (For cooking.)


Instructions

Preparation

  1. Slice chicken thin and toss with a pinch of salt, a little soy sauce, and cornstarch.
  2. Slice bell peppers and onion into strips. Mince garlic and ginger.
  3. Mix your sauce in a small bowl.

Cooking

  1. Heat a wok or large skillet until hot, then add oil.
  2. Cook chicken in a single layer until just done, then remove to a plate.
  3. Add a touch more oil, then stir fry peppers and onion for a few minutes.
  4. Add garlic and ginger and stir for about 20 seconds.
  5. Add chicken back in, pour sauce, and toss until glossy and thickened.

Notes

For meal prep, store veggies slightly crisp to avoid sogginess. Use an air fryer for convenience.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: dinner, Main Course
  • Cuisine: asian, Chinese