Description
Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry is a vibrant and spicy dish featuring tender chicken pieces, crisp bell peppers, sugar snap peas, and green onions tossed in a flavorful homemade firecracker sauce. This quick and easy skillet meal combines savory, sweet, and spicy notes, perfect for a weeknight 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 the pan is hot, add the chicken pieces in an even layer. Season with salt and pepper and cook until lightly browned and fully cooked, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil onto the hot skillet. Add the sliced red and yellow bell peppers along with the sugar snap peas. Cook the vegetables until they are tender but still crisp, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently to ensure even cooking.
- 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 this firecracker sauce aside.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared firecracker sauce over the mixture and stir well to coat everything evenly. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until the sauce thickens and all ingredients are well incorporated, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve the firecracker chicken stir fry over cooked rice. Garnish with the sliced green onions on top. Enjoy your flavorful and spicy meal!
Notes
- If you prefer less heat, reduce or omit the crushed red pepper flakes and sriracha.
- For a gluten-free option, use tamari or a gluten-free soy sauce.
- You can swap chicken breasts for thighs for a juicier texture.
- Serve with steamed jasmine rice or cauliflower rice for a low-carb alternative.
- Make sure to slice the vegetables evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
