Chicken and Bell Pepper Stir Fry 

This Chicken and Bell Pepper Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish that's perfect for busy weeknights. Tender chicken breast pieces are sautéed with colorful bell peppers and onions, then coated in a savory-sweet sauce. Ready in under 20 minutes, it's a satisfying meal that pairs wonderfully with steamed rice.

Ingredients

• 400g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces

• 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)

• 2 bell peppers (preferably red and green), chopped

• 2 onions, sliced

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper

• ½ cup soy sauce

• ¼ cup brown sugar

• 2 teaspoons sesame oil

• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

• 1 knob ginger (3–5 cm), minced

• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)

Directions

1. Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, minced ginger, and cornstarch until the mixture forms a smooth paste. Set aside.

2. Season the Chicken: Pat the chicken breast pieces dry with paper towels. Season both sides with ground black pepper.

3. Sauté the Vegetables: Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped bell peppers and sliced onions. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until the vegetables are tender. Remove them from the skillet and set aside.recipetale.com

4. Cook the Chicken: In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Increase the heat to high and add the seasoned chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook for 4–5 minutes on each side until the chicken is no longer pink and is lightly browned.

5. Combine and Simmer: Return the sautéed bell peppers and onions to the skillet with the chicken. Pour the prepared sauce over the mixture. Stir to coat evenly. Let the mixture simmer for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens.

6. Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle sesame seeds over the stir fry for added texture and flavor. Serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 634 kcal

• Protein: High (from chicken breast)

• Fat: Moderate (from olive and sesame oils)

• Carbohydrates: Moderate (from brown sugar and soy sauce)

• Sodium: High (from soy sauce)