Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry
A vibrant and flavorful stir fry featuring tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a spicy-sweet sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch For coating the chicken
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil for cooking Can use vegetable oil or sesame oil
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas Leave whole for crunch
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons sriracha sauce Adjust for spice preference
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- Red pepper flakes (optional, to taste) For extra heat
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the boneless, skinless chicken into bite-sized pieces and place in a bowl. Sprinkle cornstarch, salt, and pepper over the chicken, tossing to coat thoroughly. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Wash and chop the vegetables. Cut bell peppers into strips, slice the carrots, and separate broccoli into florets. Leave snap peas whole.
Cooking
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add more oil if necessary and toss in chopped bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas, and carrots. Stir-fry for 3-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Return cooked chicken to the skillet. In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha, honey, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
Serving
- Serve hot over rice or noodles. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
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Notes
Serve with fresh lime wedges on the side and keep extra sriracha for those wanting additional heat. Ensure the skillet is preheated for a good sear on the chicken.