Description
Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry is a vibrant and spicy dish featuring tender chicken pieces sautéed with colorful bell peppers, snap peas, and a bold, tangy sauce made from soy, honey, sriracha, and garlic. Perfectly balanced with a hint of heat, this quick and easy stir fry serves as a delicious weeknight dinner option served over rice and 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 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: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the same skillet. Add the red and yellow bell peppers and sugar snap peas. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender but still crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: While the vegetables cook, whisk together the 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 the prepared firecracker sauce over the top and stir well to coat everything evenly. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens and ingredients are well combined, about 3 to 5 minutes.
- Serve: Serve the firecracker chicken stir fry over cooked rice. Garnish with sliced green onions and enjoy immediately.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute tamari for soy sauce.
- You can adjust the heat by adding more or less sriracha and crushed red pepper flakes according to your preference.
- Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for juicier meat.
- Serve over brown rice or quinoa for a healthier option.
- Use fresh vegetables and avoid overcooking to keep them crisp and vibrant.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: twenty seven g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: thirty g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
