Description
A vibrant and spicy Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry combining tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and crisp sugar snap peas in a flavorful, spicy-sweet sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner served over rice.
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 chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the hot skillet. Add sliced red and yellow bell peppers and sugar snap peas. Stir frequently, cooking until vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- 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 the firecracker sauce over the mixture and stir well to coat everything evenly. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the sauce thickens and flavors meld, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Serve: Serve the firecracker chicken stir fry over cooked rice and garnish with sliced green onions. Enjoy your spicy, flavorful meal!
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use tamari instead of soy sauce.
- Adjust sriracha to taste for desired spice level.
- Serve with steamed jasmine or basmati rice for best results.
- Optional: Garnish with toasted sesame seeds for extra crunch.
- Use fresh garlic and bell peppers for optimal flavor and texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
