Best 5 Super Easy Pepper Stir Fry Recipes
Craving a quick and flavorful dish? Look no further than this super easy pepper stir fry. Made with simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand, this recipe is sure to become a favorite for busy weeknights or when you're short on time. The combination of colorful bell peppers, tender chicken, and a savory sauce creates a satisfying meal that's packed with flavor and nutrition. So grab your wok or large skillet and let's get cooking!
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PORK AND PEPPER STIR FRY
A very easy, spicy stir fry! Adjust spice to your particular taste! Best with marinade, but in a pinch, it's not necessary! Can be chicken, beef whatever meat or cut of meat you have on hand! Enjoy with basmati or sticky rice.
Provided by SHINY3
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 1h10m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix together rice wine vinegar, garlic, brown sugar, olive oil, and salt and pepper. Stir in pork pieces, cover, and leave at room temperature for 1/2 hour.
- Heat a large wok over medium heat. Toast almonds in hot, dry wok until golden brown and fragrant.
- Heat vegetable oil in wok over medium-high heat. Stir in marinated pork pieces, ginger, and chile paste. (Discard remaining marinade.) Mix in teriyaki sauce, and increase heat to high; cook, stirring constantly, until pork is white. Stir in peppers, and continue to stir fry until most of the liquid has evaporated. Top with toasted almond slivers and fresh mint.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 578.9 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 59.1 mg, Fat 45.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 27.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 934.9 mg, Sugar 10.3 g
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.
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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
STIR-FRY PEPPERS AND ONIONS
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, easy, quick, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Slice onion thin; put garlic through press and mince ginger; stir fry in hot oil in large skillet for one minute.
- Cut peppers in strips; add to skillet and stir fry about 5 minutes, until crisp-tender.
- Add soy sauce, vinegar and pepper and cook another minute. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 123, UnsaturatedFat 8 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 199 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams
BELL PEPPER STIR-FRY
This comes from the 5 Ingredients or Less! cookbook compiled by home economics teachers. It looks super tasty to me!
Provided by the_cookie_lady
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine first 3 ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
- Coat a wok or skillet with non-stick cooking spray; add oil.
- Place over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add peppers and stir-fry 4 minutes.
- Add reserved sauce mixture.
- Cook, stirring constantly until thickened.
- Serve over hot, cooked rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.7, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 1008.4, Carbohydrate 7.3, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 3.2, Protein 2.7
Tips:
- Mise en place: Chop and measure all ingredients before starting to cook to ensure a smooth and efficient cooking process.
- Use a large skillet or wok: This will allow you to easily stir fry the vegetables without overcrowding them.
- High heat: Heat your skillet or wok over high heat to quickly sear the vegetables and prevent them from becoming soggy.
- Add oil: Use a neutral oil like vegetable oil or canola oil to prevent burning.
- Stir constantly: Stir the vegetables constantly to ensure even cooking and to prevent them from sticking to the pan.
- Sauce: Prepare the sauce ahead of time to save time and ensure the flavors meld together.
- Add sauce at the end: Add the sauce to the vegetables towards the end of cooking to prevent it from burning.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh herbs or sesame seeds for added flavor and color.
Conclusion:
This super easy pepper stir fry recipe is a quick, healthy, and delicious meal that can be easily customized to your liking. With its vibrant colors, tender-crisp vegetables, and flavorful sauce, this stir fry is sure to become a weeknight favorite.
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