Pepper Chicken Stir Fry

• Original Recipe Source: Eatwell101

• Prep Time: 10 mins | Cook Time: 15 mins | Total Time: 25 mins | Servings: 4

Description

A quick, easy, and delicious 15-minute chicken stir-fry drenched in a savory-sweet, garlicky sauce with crisp bell peppers. Better than takeout!

Ingredients

• 8 oz (225g) chicken breast, sliced into 1-inch pieces

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

• 1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 1 green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch cubes

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce

• 2 teaspoons sesame oil

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds

• Chopped cilantro (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and cornstarch. While prepping the sauce, sprinkle the sliced chicken with ground black pepper.

2. Cook the Peppers: In a skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the diced red and green bell peppers and cook for about 2 minutes until crisp-tender. Remove the bell peppers and set them aside on a plate.

3. Sear the Chicken: Turn the heat to high and add the remaining olive oil or add the sliced chicken in a single layer. Cook on each side to sear, then reduce heat to medium-high and continue cooking until no longer pink and browned on all sides.

4. Combine and Simmer: Add the cooked bell peppers back into the skillet with the chicken. Pour the stir-fry sauce over everything. Simmer for 1–2 minutes, stirring, until the sauce starts to thicken (add a splash of water if it gets too thick).

5. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately over white rice, rice noodles, or cauliflower rice!