Best 9 Chicken And Bell Pepper Stir Fry Recipes

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Are you craving a quick and flavorful meal? Look no further! This article will guide you through creating a delicious chicken and bell pepper stir fry guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out, this recipe will provide all the necessary steps to ensure a successful and enjoyable cooking experience. With a combination of tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a savory sauce, this stir fry is a vibrant and nutritious dish that can be customized to suit your preferences. So gather your ingredients, sharpen your knives, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHICKEN PEPPER STIR-FRY



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I challenged myself one day to create a sweet and spicy stir-fry using only the ingredients I had on hand. It had to be sweet yet tangy for our liking. I think I have finally mastered this dish.-Kelly Baumgardt, Seymour, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 each small green, sweet red and sweet yellow pepper, julienned
1 medium onion, quartered
4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cubed
3/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon honey mustard
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Hot cooked rice, optional

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, stir-fry peppers and onion in 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat until crisp-tender, 5-7 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove and keep warm. In the same skillet, stir-fry chicken and Cajun seasoning in remaining oil until no longer pink, 7-9 minutes., In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cornstarch, water, lemon juice, mustard, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce; pour over chicken. Return pepper mixture to the pan; cook and stir until combined and sauce has thickened, 1 minute. If desired, serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts :

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH BELL PEPPERS



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Follow our recipe to learn how two types of soy sauce add flavor to stir-fried chicken with onion and sweet bell peppers.

Provided by Rhonda Parkinson

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
2 teaspoons light soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
3 teaspoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry (divided)
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 teaspoons cornstarch (divided)
4 tablespoons chicken broth or water
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon Asian sesame oil
3 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil for stir-frying (divided)
1 teaspoon finely chopped ginger
1 garlic clove (peeled, finely chopped)
1/2 medium onion (peeled, finely chopped)
1/2 green bell pepper (diced)
1/2 red bell pepper (diced)
1 green onion (finely chopped)

Steps:

  • In a bowl, marinate the chicken with the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, 1 1/2 teaspoons rice wine or dry sherry, pepper, and 3 teaspoons cornstarch, adding the cornstarch last. Let the chicken stand while preparing the other ingredients.
  • In a small bowl, combine the chicken broth or water, 1 1/2 teaspoons rice wine or dry sherry, sugar, and sesame oil. Whisk in 1 teaspoon cornstarch.
  • Heat a wok over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons oil. When the oil is hot, add half the ginger and garlic. Stir for about 10 seconds until aromatic, then add the chicken. Stir-fry the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes, until it turns white and is nearly cooked. Splash a bit of rice wine or dry sherry over the chicken while stir-frying if desired. Remove from the wok and drain in a colander or on paper towels. Clean out the wok.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in the wok. Add the remainder of the ginger and garlic and stir for about 10 seconds until aromatic. Add the onion and green bell pepper. Stir-fry for a minute, then add the red bell pepper. Continue stir-frying for another minute, adding a bit of rice wine or dry sherry, chicken broth or water if the vegetables start to dry out.
  • Push the vegetables to the side and add the chicken. Stir briefly, then push to the sides. Re-stir the sauce and add it into the middle of the wok, stirring quickly to thicken. Stir to mix everything together. Stir in the green onion and serve hot over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 37 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 399 mg, Sugar 5 g, Fat 15 g, ServingSize 3 to 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CHICKEN AND BELL PEPPER STIR FRY



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Make and share this Chicken and Bell Pepper Stir Fry recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 medium onion, sliced thin
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips
1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
1 orange bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
1/2 green bell pepper, seeded snd cut into thin strips
1/3 cup cashews, toasted if desired
hot cooked rice or noodles

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sherry and black pepper; set aside.
  • Heat the peanut oil in a wok/large skillet over high heat (do not let smoke).
  • Add garlic and onion to the hot oil and stir-fry for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken strips, pepper strips and cashews; stir fry for an additional 4 minutes.
  • Add the soy sauce mixture and the cashews and stir fry for an additional 3-4 minutes or to desired doneness.
  • Serve over hot cooked rice or noodles.

CHICKEN BELL PEPPER STIR FRY



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Plate our Chicken Bell Pepper Stir Fry for an entrée that's sure to impress. Feast your eyes on the vibrant colors of red and green bell peppers paired with chicken for a simple yet delicious stir fry entrée. Pair with your favorite side and your Chicken Bell Pepper Stir Fry is served!

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 Tbsp. oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into thin strips
1 each green, red and yellow pepper, cut into thin strips
1/4 cup MR. YOSHIDA'S Original Gourmet Sauce

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add chicken; stir-fry 2 to 3 min. or until no longer pink.
  • Add peppers; stir-fry 3 to 4 min. or until peppers are crisp-tender and chicken is done.
  • Stir in Gourmet Sauce; cook 30 sec. or until sauce comes to boil, stirring constantly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Sodium 510 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 13 g

CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH MIXED PEPPERS



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I used green peppers only for this stir-fry. Try to use a mix of hot and sweet peppers, and feel free to use red, yellow or orange ones if you want to introduce some color. The chicken is "velveted" before stir-frying; a good name for this technique as the texture of the chicken remains velvety and moist after stir-frying.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, main course

Time 15m

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut across the grain in 1/4-inch thick slices
1 tablespoon egg white, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon rice wine or dry sherry
1/2 teaspoon sugar
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons peanut oil, rice bran oil or canola oil
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 fat garlic cloves, minced
1 pound green peppers, with at least one of them a hot pepper such as an Anaheim
1/4 cup cashew pieces

Steps:

  • In a large bowl stir together the egg white, cornstarch, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the rice wine or sherry, salt to taste and 1 1/2 teaspoons water. When you can no longer see any cornstarch add the chicken and stir together until coated. Cover the bowl and place in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Combine the remaining rice wine or sherry, the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and sugar in a small bowl and set it near your wok.
  • Fill a medium-size saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil and turn the heat down so that the water is at a bare simmer. Carefully add the chicken to the water, stirring so that the pieces don't clump. Cook until the chicken turns opaque on the surface but is not cooked through, about 1 minute. Drain in a colander set over a bowl.
  • Heat a 14-inch flat-bottomed wok or 12-inch steel skillet over high heat until a drop of water evaporates within a second or two when added to the pan. Add the remaining oil by pouring it down the sides of the pan and swirling the pan, then add the garlic, ginger and chile and stir-fry for no more than 10 seconds. Add the peppers and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the chicken, cashews and hoisin sauce mixture and salt to taste. Stir-fry for 1 to 2 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through, and serve with grains or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 305, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 29 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 232 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN AND BASIL STIR-FRY



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If you see Thai basil (also called holy basil) at your market, give it a try. It has pointed leaves and tastes of mint, cinnamon, and licorice.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices (longer pieces cut crosswise in half again)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Coarse salt and ground pepper
6 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 small onion, halved and cut into 1/4-inch-thick wedges
2 bell peppers (red, yellow, green, or a mix, ribs and seeds removed), cut into 1/4-inch-wide strips
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves, larger leaves torn in half
Cooked white rice, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels. In a medium bowl, toss chicken with cornstarch until coated; season generously with salt and pepper.
  • In a large wok or nonstick skillet, heat 2 teaspoons oil over medium-high. Cook half the chicken, turning once, until browned, but not completely cooked through, 2 to 3 minutes total. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with another 2 teaspoons oil and remaining chicken. Transfer chicken to plate. Set aside. Wipe out skillet with a paper towel.
  • To skillet, add remaining 2 teaspoons oil, onion, and bell peppers; cook over medium-high heat, tossing often, until beginning to brown, 3 minutes. Add garlic; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add 1/4 cup water, vinegar, soy sauce, and chicken to pan; cook, tossing, until chicken is cooked through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in basil leaves. Serve immediately, over white rice, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 41 g

CHICKEN AND RED PEPPER STIR FRY



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Years ago, I got a batch of tried and true from my internet pal, Sylvia in Montreal (later of Ottawa). This is one of them. Very easy to make. Very easy to eat. This is really fast food that's good for you.

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 22m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 sweet red pepper
1 orange
2 tablespoons chicken stock or 2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
red pepper flakes or cayenne
1 dash hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons minced gingerroot
1 garlic clove, minced

Steps:

  • Cut chicken into thin 2 inch (5 cm) long strips; set aside; cut red pepper into strips; set aside; using vegetable peeler remove thin orange rind and cut into julienne strips; set aside.
  • Squeeze orange and reserve 1/4 cup (50 ml) juice in small bowl; stir in chicken stock, soy sauce, sugar, cornstarch, sesame oil, pepper flakes and hot pepper sauce; set aside.
  • In wok or large skillet, heat 1 tbsp oil over high heat; stir fry chicken until no longer pink inside, 3 or 4 minutes; remove
  • chicken and set aside; heat remaining oil in the wok or pan; stir fry gingerroot and garlic for 10 seconds; add orange rind and red pepper, stir fry for 1 minute or until tender crisp; stir in soy sauce mixture; cook, stirring, until thickened.
  • Return chicken to wok and stir until heated through.

CHICKEN AND SWEET PEPPER STIR-FRY



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Stir-fry fans will line up for seconds with this easy combo of fresh and colorful bell peppers, tender chicken, and an Asian sauce over instant rice.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup purchased sweet-and-sour sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons grated gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder, if desired
1 tablespoon oil
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into thin bite-sized strips
2 large garlic cloves, minced
1 medium green bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 large red onion, cut into 1/2-inch-thick wedges (1 cup)
1/4 cup water
1 (8-oz.) can pineapple tidbits in unsweetened juice, drained

Steps:

  • Cook rice in 1 1/2 cups water as directed on package.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, combine all sauce ingredients; mix well. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in wok or 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add chicken strips; cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until no longer pink in center. Add garlic; cook and stir an additional 30 seconds or until tender. Remove chicken mixture from wok; place on plate.
  • Add bell peppers and onion to same wok; cook and stir 1 minute. Add 1/4 cup water; cover and cook 2 minutes or until vegetables are partially cooked. Uncover; stir in pineapple and sauce mixture. Cook uncovered an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Return chicken to wok; cook and stir until thoroughly heated. Serve over rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1/4 of Recipe, Sodium 880 mg, Sugar 18 g

STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE AND PEPPERS



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Here's an easy way to get low-fat protein (in the chicken breast) and lots of vitamins (in the scallions, peppers and pineapple). Plus, the dab of fresh ginger soothes stomachs and fights inflammation and blood clots.

Provided by USA WEEKEND columnist Jean Carper

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Chinese

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

¼ cup reduced-salt soy sauce
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 tablespoons mirin (sweetened Asian wine)
1 teaspoon grated ginger root
2 crushed garlic cloves
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons oil, preferably sesame oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in 1-inch pieces
6 large green onions, cut in 1-inch pieces
2 cups fresh or frozen pepper strips
1 (20 ounce) can chunk pineapple in juice
¼ cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Combine first six ingredients; stir well.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet and stir-fry chicken until brown and done, about 5 minutes. Remove. Add green onions, peppers and pineapple to the skillet; heat through. Pour in sauce and stir until thickened. Return chicken to skillet; heat through. Serve with brown rice; top with optional almonds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 238.1 calories, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 43.9 mg, Fat 7.7 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 411.6 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make your stir-fry taste its best. Look for crisp bell peppers, tender chicken, and flavorful sauce ingredients.
  • Cut your ingredients evenly: This will help them cook evenly and prevent some pieces from being overcooked while others are still raw.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil will help to tenderize it and add flavor.
  • Use a hot wok or skillet: A hot cooking surface will help to sear the chicken and vegetables and prevent them from sticking.
  • Stir-fry in batches: If you're cooking a large batch of stir-fry, cook it in batches to prevent overcrowding the pan and ensure that everything cooks evenly.
  • Add the sauce at the end: Adding the sauce at the end of the cooking process will help to prevent it from burning and will also help to preserve the flavors of the other ingredients.
  • Serve immediately: Stir-fry is best served immediately, while it's still hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Chicken and bell pepper stir-fry is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. By following these tips, you can make a stir-fry that's packed with flavor and sure to please everyone at the table.

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