Description
A flavorful and quick pepper chicken stir-fry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 Sriracha (or your favorite hot sauce)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Add the bell peppers and cook until they are tender, about 3-4 minutes.
- In a bowl, mix the brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, Sriracha, and cornstarch.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and peppers. Stir well to coat.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Serve hot, garnished with toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
- Adjust the spiciness by adding more or less Sriracha.
- Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry, Chicken Stir-Fry, Quick Dinner