Basil Chicken Pepper Stir Fry

Tender chicken, bell peppers, onion, honey-soy sauce, and fresh basil come together in this colorful, quick stovetop stir-fry.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 15 min · Yield: 4 · Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

• 1.25 lb chicken breast
• 2 bell peppers
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 1 cup fresh basil
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp water
• 0.25 tsp kosher salt
• 0.25 tsp black pepper

Cooking instructions

1. Slice the chicken into 1/4-inch-thick strips. Cut the bell peppers and onion into bite-size strips, mince the garlic, and tear the basil leaves. (about 5 min)
2. Whisk the soy sauce, honey, water, and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth. (about 2 min)
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, add it to the skillet, and stir-fry for 5 to 7 minutes until browned and the thickest pieces reach 165°F. (about 7 min) — Medium-high
4. Add the bell peppers, onion, and garlic. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender and the chicken remains fully cooked. (about 4 min) — Medium-high
5. Pour in the sauce and stir for 1 to 2 minutes, until it bubbles and lightly thickens. Remove from the heat, fold in the basil, and serve hot. (about 2 min) — Medium-high