Description
Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry delivers a spicy explosion of Asian-inspired flavors with tender chicken and crisp vegetables. Sizzling wok-tossed ingredients create a quick, zesty meal that awakens taste buds and brings restaurant-quality excitement to home cooking.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- 3 green onions, sliced
Sauce and Seasoning:
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- Heat of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling cooking surface.
- Add chicken pieces to the hot skillet, seasoning generously with salt and black pepper. Cook until golden brown and fully cooked through, developing a crispy exterior.
- Transfer the seared chicken to a separate plate, allowing it to rest while maintaining its temperature.
- Drizzle an additional tablespoon (15 milliliters) of olive oil into the same skillet, utilizing the existing flavor residue from the chicken.
- Introduce sliced bell peppers and sugar snap peas to the skillet, sautéing until vegetables become tender-crisp and slightly caramelized.
- Whisk together sauce ingredients in a small mixing bowl, ensuring all components blend smoothly and create a harmonious flavor profile.
- Reintroduce the cooked chicken to the vegetable-filled skillet, carefully pouring the prepared sauce over the ingredients.
- Stir the mixture thoroughly, allowing the sauce to coat every morsel and bring the entire dish to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low, simmering the stir fry until the sauce thickens and clings beautifully to the chicken and vegetables.
- Plate the firecracker chicken stir fry over steamed rice, garnishing with freshly chopped green onions for a vibrant finish.
Notes
Recipe Card Notes:
- Swap in different protein options like tofu or shrimp for a quick meal variation.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting hot sauce or chili flakes to personal spice preference.
- Prep vegetables ahead of time to streamline cooking process and reduce kitchen stress.
- Leftover stir fry tastes fantastic cold or reheated for next day’s lunch.
- Select crisp, fresh vegetables for maximum crunch and nutritional value.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg