Description
Spice up your dinner routine with this flavorful Jalapeño Chicken with Bell Peppers recipe. Tender chicken strips are stir-fried with colorful bell peppers, jalapeños, and a savory sauce, creating a delicious Asian-inspired dish that’s perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs (cut into bite-sized strips)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (divided)
For the Stir-Fry:
- 1 red bell pepper (sliced)
- 1 yellow bell pepper (sliced)
- 2 jalapeños (sliced, seeds removed for less heat)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 3 green onions (sliced)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a bowl, toss the chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–6 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Prepare the Stir-Fry: In the same skillet, add the remaining oil and sauté the bell peppers and jalapeños for 3–4 minutes until just tender. Add garlic, ginger, and green onions, and cook for 1 more minute.
- Combine and Cook: Return the chicken to the skillet. In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and chicken broth. Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly. Cook for another 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve: Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- For a spicier version, keep the seeds in the jalapeños or add a pinch of red chili flakes.
- Serve over rice, noodles, or in lettuce cups for a low-carb option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 810mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
