Description
Spicy Bell Pepper Chicken delivers a zesty dinner solution that brings restaurant-quality taste straight to your kitchen table. Bold seasonings and tender chicken combine effortlessly for a quick meal guaranteed to satisfy your hunger and spice craving.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 3 bell peppers
- 1 large onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 2 green onions
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
Instructions
- Slice 2 lbs chicken breasts into 1-inch thick strips, making sure your cuts are uniform for even cooking.
- Chop 3 bell peppers and 1 large onion into bite-sized chunks that will cook quickly and evenly.
- Mince 4 cloves of garlic into tiny pieces to help them distribute flavor throughout the dish.
- Combine 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon paprika, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper in a small bowl.
- Thoroughly coat each chicken strip with the spice mixture, ensuring every piece is well-seasoned.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the surface looks shimmery and hot.
- Carefully place chicken strips in the skillet, cooking for 4-5 minutes on each side until they turn a golden brown color.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate and set aside temporarily.
- Using the same skillet, sauté onions and bell peppers for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften slightly.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds to release its aromatic flavors.
- Whisk 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, and ¼ cup chicken broth in a small bowl until well combined.
- Return chicken to the skillet and pour the sauce mixture over the meat and vegetables.
- Simmer everything together for 2-3 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens and coats the ingredients.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions and 1 tablespoon sesame seeds on top as a fresh, crunchy garnish.
- Serve immediately over steamed rice or your favorite side dish while the meal is hot.
Notes
- Cut chicken into uniform strips for even cooking and tender results.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing red pepper flakes and chili powder to match your heat preference.
- For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice or spiralized vegetables instead of traditional rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 232 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 405 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6.4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg