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Easy Pepper Chicken Stir Fry

Easy Pepper Chicken Stir Fry is a quick dinner made with tender chicken and crisp bell peppers.A savory pepper sauce coats every bite.Ready in just 35 minutes and perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian-inspired

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoons less sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

For the Stir Fry

  • ¼ cup oyster sauce
  • 2 tablespoons less sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ cup water
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch divided
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil divided
  • 1 large onion cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium green bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine the chicken, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, and black pepper. Mix well and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, black pepper, water, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch. Set aside.
  • After marinating, toss the chicken pieces with the remaining 2 tablespoons cornstarch until evenly coated.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.
  • Add the chicken in a single layer and cook for about 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Work in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  • Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan.
  • Stir fry the onions, green bell pepper, and red bell pepper for 1 to 2 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
  • Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  • Return the chicken to the pan and pour in the sauce mixture.
  • Toss everything together and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken beautifully.
  • Serve the Easy Pepper Chicken Stir Fry hot with steamed rice, noodles, or sautéed vegetables.

Notes

  • Serve over jasmine rice, brown rice, or noodles.
  • Garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds.
  • Adjust black pepper according to your preferred spice level.
  • For a lower-sodium version, use reduced-sodium oyster sauce.