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
- Slice chicken thin and toss with a pinch of salt, a little soy sauce, and cornstarch.
- Slice bell peppers and onion into strips. Mince garlic and ginger.
- Mix your sauce in a small bowl.
Cooking
- Heat a wok or large skillet until hot, then add oil.
- Cook chicken in a single layer until just done, then remove to a plate.
- Add a touch more oil, then stir fry peppers and onion for a few minutes.
- Add garlic and ginger and stir for about 20 seconds.
- 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