Stir fry chicken and peppers is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is a versatile dish that can be customized to your liking, with different vegetables, sauces, and spices. The key to a great stir fry is to use fresh, high-quality ingredients and to cook the chicken and vegetables quickly over high heat. This will ensure that the chicken is tender and juicy and the vegetables are crisp and flavorful. There are many different recipes for stir fry chicken and peppers, but the basic steps are the same: marinate the chicken, cook the chicken and vegetables, and then add the sauce.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
EASY PEPPER CHICKEN STIR FRY
This Pepper Chicken Stir Fry recipe is ridiculously easy to make with ingredients that you already have in your pantry. Fast, full of flavour and best served with some steamed rice.
Provided by Richa Gupta
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Combine all the ingredients listed under marinade including the chicken and set aside for at least 15 minutes.
- Whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, black pepper, half cup water and one tablespoon of cornstarch and set aside.
- Once the chicken has marinated, toss it in remaining two tablespoons cornstarch.
- Heat two tablespoons oil in a large pan and add the chicken pieces. Don't overcrowd the pan and if your pan is not large enough, do this in batches. Cook the chicken pieces on high heat for 3 minutes on each side. Remove the pieces from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan on high heat, and add the onions and bell peppers. Toss them in the pan for a minute or two till they brighten up in colour and have cooked slightly. Toss in the ginger and garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add the chicken pieces and sauce mixture to the pan. Toss everything well, and simmer for a minute or two till the sauce thickens and coats the chicken well. Serve hot with steamed rice or veggies on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 460 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 51 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 144 mg, Sodium 1670 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH MIXED PEPPERS
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
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 PEPPER STIR-FRY
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
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
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
STIR FRY CHICKEN AND PEPPERS
I received an electric wok for xmas and this is the 1st thing I made in it and it turned out very good. It's a very simple throw together recipe that can be adjusted quite easily for your own tastes.
Provided by bailey46
Categories Chicken Breast
Time 20m
Yield 3-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat wok to med. high and add chicken.
- Cook until no pink shows.
- Remove and set aside.
- Add peppers and carrot.
- Cook until tender crisp.
- Add chicken back in with the garlic.
- Cook about 30 sec.
- Add chicken broth, honey and soya sauce.
- Bring to a boil, cooking just until some of sauce is reduced.
- Serve over rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.2, Fat 21.7, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 145.3, Sodium 1085.6, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 15.3, Protein 51.4
STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH BROCCOLI, WATER CHESTNUTS AND PEPPERS
Steps:
- Set a wok over high heat and add the peanut oil. Be sure to swirl the wok to get the oil to coat most of the pan. Once the oil smokes, quickly add the garlic, ginger, green onions and chicken to the wok. Saute, stirring continuously until the chicken in lightly browned, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the red peppers and saute for another 1 minute. Add the water chestnuts and broccoli and saute for another minute. Add the soy sauce and sesame oil and reduce for 30 seconds. Add the chicken stock, slurry and season with salt and pepper. Use a paddle to toss the ingredients and be sure that the stock comes to a boil. Cook at a boil for 2 to 3 minutes, before serving over steamed rice.
CHICKEN, PEPPER AND CORN STIR-FRY
An easy tip to follow when cooking and eating healthy is "Eat the rainbow," and this colorful stir-fry is a great way to start. We use boneless, skinless chicken thighs instead of breasts because a little goes a long way.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Toss the chicken with the egg white, 1 tablespoon each rice wine and cornstarch, 1 teaspoon soy sauce and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Mix together 1/3 cup water, the remaining 4 teaspoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon rice wine and 2 teaspoons cornstarch, the sugar and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper in a small bowl until dissolved; set aside.
- Place the sauce, vegetables and chicken near the stove. Heat 2 tablespoons of the peanut oil in a large wok or large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat; swirl to coat the wok. Once the oil is hot, scoop the chicken from the bowl with a slotted spoon, letting any excess coating remain in the bowl, and add to the oil. Stir-fry, breaking the chicken up just enough so it doesn't clump, until the outside coating is set and lightly golden, 2 to 3 minutes. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and set aside. Wipe the wok out if needed.
- Return the wok to medium-high heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the wok. Just as the oil begins to smoke, add the ginger and stir-fry until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the scallion whites and peppers and stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Add the corn and stir-fry until just soft, about 1 minute. Add the chicken and the sauce (stir the sauce before adding); stir until the sauce is thick and the vegetables and chicken are cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the scallion greens. Serve with the brown rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 420 calorie, Fat 18 grams, SaturatedFat 3.5 grams, Cholesterol 70 milligrams, Sodium 640 milligrams, Carbohydrate 41 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 22 grams, Sugar 7 grams
CHICKEN AND RED PEPPER STIR FRY
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
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.
BLACK PEPPER CHICKEN STIR-FRY
I just love this chicken stir-fry recipe, and the aroma is out of this world! The dish is slightly sweet and very peppery, so you may want to serve it over white or brown rice to tame the heat. -Barbie Miller, Oakdale, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Place cornstarch in a large bowl. Add chicken in batches; tossing to coat. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Remove and keep warm., Stir-fry onion in remaining oil until tender. Stir soy sauce mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Return chicken to pan; heat through. Top with cilantro and green onions.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 18g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 76mg cholesterol, Sodium 832mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE AND PEPPERS
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
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
STIR-FRIED HONEY-GINGER CHICKEN WITH PEPPERS
Fresh ingredients, some quick prep, and a hot skillet or wok are all you need for a great stir-fry dinner.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, stir together honey, vinegar, and soy sauce. Heat a large skillet or wok over high until hot. Add 1 tablespoon oil and swirl to coat skillet. Add chicken and stir until opaque but not cooked through, about 3 minutes; transfer to a plate.
- Add 1 tablespoon oil, ginger, and garlic to skillet and stir until fragrant, 30 seconds. Add peppers and stir 2 minutes. Add soy mixture and bring to a boil. Return chicken to skillet and toss until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Serve over rice, topped with cilantro.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 402 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 28 g
CHICKEN AND PEPPERS WITH BALSAMIC VINEGAR
This is a yummy chicken dish with outstanding flavor that is easy to make. Serve over white rice or by itself.
Provided by ROBYN050501
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Stir-Fry
Time 55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken in the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and brown on both sides. Remove from heat, and set aside.
- Heat remaining oil in the skillet over medium heat, and stir in the red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and onion. Cook about 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in the garlic, and cook and stir about 1 minute. Mix in the basil and 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar.
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 20 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear. Stir in remaining balsamic vinegar just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.5 calories, Carbohydrate 13.2 g, Cholesterol 71.9 mg, Fat 17.6 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 28.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 71.3 mg, Sugar 6.1 g
CHICKEN AND SWEET PEPPER STIR-FRY
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
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
CHICKEN BELL PEPPER STIR FRY
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
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
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before you start cooking, make sure all of your ingredients are prepped and measured. This will help you stay organized and ensure that your stir-fry comes together quickly and easily.
- Use a Well-Seasoned Wok: A well-seasoned wok will help prevent your food from sticking. If you don't have a wok, you can use a large skillet or Dutch oven.
- Use High Heat: Stir-fries are cooked over high heat, so make sure your wok or skillet is nice and hot before you add your ingredients.
- Stir Constantly: Stir-frying is a quick-cooking method, so you need to stir your ingredients constantly to prevent them from burning.
- Add Your Ingredients in Stages: Don't overcrowd your wok or skillet. Add your ingredients in stages, starting with the vegetables that take the longest to cook.
- Use a Sauce or Marinade: A sauce or marinade will help to flavor your stir-fry and keep it from drying out.
- Serve Immediately: Stir-fries are best served immediately, while they're still hot and fresh.
Conclusion:
Stir-fries are a delicious, healthy, and easy-to-make meal. With a little practice, you can master the art of stir-frying and create delicious meals that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy dinner, give stir-fry a try.
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