Description
A vibrant and spicy Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry featuring tender chicken breast pieces, colorful bell peppers, and sugar snap peas tossed in a flavorful, homemade firecracker sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner served over rice, garnished with fresh green onions.
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 and cooked through, about 5 minutes, stirring as needed. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil into the hot skillet. Add the sliced red and yellow bell peppers along with the sugar snap peas. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure even cooking.
- Prepare the sauce: While the vegetables cook, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sriracha, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Combine and simmer: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour in the prepared firecracker sauce and stir well to coat all ingredients. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the sauce thickens and flavors meld, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Serve: Serve the stir fry hot over steamed rice and garnish with the sliced green onions. Enjoy your spicy and flavorful firecracker chicken stir fry!
Notes
- Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a juicier texture if desired.
- Adjust sriracha quantity to control the heat level of the dish.
- For gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- You can add other vegetables like broccoli or carrots for more variety.
- Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
