Spicy Bell Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry
🌶️ Spicy Bell Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry
Yield: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
🍗 Ingredients
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
- 3 bell peppers (red, yellow, green), sliced
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
- 2–3 tbsp neutral oil (canola, vegetable, or avocado)
For the Spicy Sauce:
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (or lime juice)
- 1 tbsp chili garlic sauce (adjust for heat preference)
- 1 tsp sriracha (or more for extra spice)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water (for thickening)
🔪 Instructions
1. Prep the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together:
- Soy sauce
- Hoisin
- Rice vinegar
- Chili garlic sauce
- Sriracha
- Sesame oil
- Cornstarch slurry
Set aside.
2. Cook the Chicken
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced chicken in a single layer. Cook for 4–5 minutes until browned and mostly cooked.
- Remove and set aside.
3. Sauté the Veggies
- Add remaining oil to the pan.
- Add bell peppers, onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until just tender-crisp.
4. Bring It All Together
- Return chicken to the pan.
- Pour in the prepared sauce.
- Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything.
5. Serve
- Serve hot over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.
- Garnish with sesame seeds or chopped scallions.
🌟 Tips & Variations
Protein Swaps:
- Try beef, shrimp, or tofu instead of chicken.
Add More Veggies:
- Snow peas, mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, or bok choy.
Spice Control:
- Add more sriracha or sliced Thai chilies for heat.
- Omit chili garlic sauce for milder flavor.
Meal Prep Friendly:
- Keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Can be frozen (without rice) for up to 2 months.
🥗 What to Serve With
- Steamed jasmine rice or quinoa
- Noodles (lo mein, udon, soba)
- Lettuce wraps for a low-carb option
- Spring rolls or Asian slaw on the side