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Quick Chicken and Bell Pepper Stir Fry

An easy and colorful stir fry featuring juicy chicken and crisp bell peppers, ready in under 30 minutes for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips Cut chicken into thin strips for even cooking.
  • 2 cups bell peppers (red, yellow, or green), sliced Use a mix of colors for a vibrant dish.
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil For frying.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Adds depth of flavor.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce For added flavor; substitute with soy sauce for a vegetarian option.
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch Mixed with 2 tablespoons of water to thicken sauce.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: green onions and sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Begin by washing and slicing your bell peppers and garlic. Cut the chicken breast into thin strips for even cooking.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. You want that oil shimmering!
  2. Add the chicken strips to the hot skillet. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink and starts to become golden brown.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Toss in the sliced bell peppers and continue to stir fry everything together for an additional 3-4 minutes. You want the peppers to retain that lovely crunch!
  5. Pour in the soy sauce and oyster sauce, stirring well to coat everything.
  6. Drizzle your cornstarch-water mixture into the pan, stirring for another minute until the sauce thickens. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, and serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

For extra tenderness, marinate the chicken in a bit of soy sauce for 15 minutes before cooking. Feel free to customize bell peppers or add other vegetables like carrots or broccoli for added nutrition. Stirring vigorously ensures a more even cook and keeps veggies crisp! Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or frozen for due to up 2 months.