Description
Enjoy a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired chicken stir-fry featuring tender chicken and crisp bell peppers in a savory sauce. This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal, offering a burst of deliciousness with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat, sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and stir-fry until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add sliced bell peppers and onion to the skillet. Stir-fry until vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and vegetables. Stir to coat everything evenly.
- Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier dish, add more red pepper flakes.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like broccoli, carrots, or snap peas.
- Ensure all ingredients are prepped before you start cooking for a smooth stir-fry process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg