Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry
A vibrant and flavorful stir fry featuring tender chicken and colorful vegetables, enhanced by a sweet and spicy sauce that's perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs Cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch For coating the chicken
- to taste salt and pepper For seasoning
- 2 tablespoons oil for cooking Use vegetable or canola oil
For the Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup snap peas
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
For the 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
- to taste red pepper flakes (optional) Optional for extra spice
Instructions
Preparation
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Let marinate for about 15 minutes.
- Chop the bell peppers into chunks and slice the carrots. Set aside the broccoli florets and snap peas.
Cooking
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken in a single layer and cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes until golden brown. Stir occasionally for another 3-4 minutes until fully cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add chopped bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas, and sliced carrots. Stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Return the chicken to the skillet with the vegetables.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha, honey, minced garlic, minced ginger, and optional red pepper flakes. Pour over chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to thicken the sauce and caramelize.
Serving
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
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Notes
Marinate chicken longer for added flavor. High heat is essential for stir-frying. Feel free to customize the vegetables according to preference.