Description
A vibrant and spicy Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry featuring tender chicken breast pieces, colorful bell peppers, and sugar snap peas tossed in a flavorful homemade sriracha-honey sauce. This quick and easy stir fry is perfect for a bold weeknight dinner served over rice with a garnish of 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 the pan is 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 occasionally to ensure even cooking. Transfer the cooked chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables: Drizzle the remaining tablespoon of olive oil into the hot skillet. Add the sliced red and yellow bell peppers along with the sugar snap peas. Stir frequently and cook the vegetables until they are tender-crisp, approximately 5 minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: While the vegetables are cooking, whisk together in a small bowl the soy sauce, honey, sriracha, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Set this flavorful firecracker sauce aside.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the prepared firecracker sauce over the mixture. Stir well to coat all ingredients evenly. Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until the sauce thickens slightly and everything is well incorporated, about 3-4 minutes.
- Serve: Serve the Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry over cooked rice. Garnish with the sliced green onions and enjoy a spicy, flavorful meal.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute tamari or gluten-free soy sauce for regular soy sauce.
- You can use chicken thighs instead of breast for juicier meat.
- Add other vegetables like broccoli or carrots if desired.
- Adjust the sriracha amount depending on your preferred spice level.
- Serve with steamed jasmine or basmati rice for best results.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
