Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry
This Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken, vibrant bell peppers, and a savory sauce.
Equipment
- Wok
- Knife
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 8 oz chicken breast, sliced into 1-inch pieces
For the Sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 1 cup bell peppers (red and green), cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 teaspoon 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 wok over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining olive oil, bell peppers, and garlic to the wok. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until peppers are tender.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, Sriracha, and cornstarch. Pour over the vegetables and stir well.
- Add the chicken back to the wok and stir to combine everything. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
You can adjust the spice level by changing the amount of Sriracha. Serve with rice or noodles.