Description
A vibrant and spicy Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry featuring tender chicken breast pieces, colorful bell peppers, and sugar snap peas cooked in a flavorful, spicy-sweet sauce. This quick and easy dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner and can be served over rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the stir fry:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 cup sugar snap peas
- 3 green onions, sliced
For the sauce:
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons sriracha
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Cook the chicken: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil to coat the pan. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken pieces in an even layer. Season with salt and pepper and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes, stirring the chicken as needed. Once the chicken is cooked through, transfer to a plate and set aside.
- Cook the vegetables: Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil onto the hot skillet and add the sliced red and yellow bell peppers along with the sugar snap peas. Cook the vegetables until tender, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the sauce: While the vegetables are cooking, in a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sriracha, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper until well combined. Set aside.
- Combine and simmer: Once the vegetables are tender, add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and stir to combine. Pour the prepared firecracker sauce over the chicken and vegetables, mixing well to coat everything evenly. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer until the sauce thickens and the flavors meld, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the firecracker chicken stir fry over cooked rice. Garnish with sliced green onions for added flavor and color. Enjoy your spicy and flavorful meal!
Notes
- Use firm vegetables to keep a nice crunch; substitute bell peppers with snap peas or broccoli if preferred.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha and crushed red pepper flakes to control the heat level.
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari or gluten-free soy sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles to soak up the delicious sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
