Description
Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry is a vibrant and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with colorful vegetables in a spicy, sweet sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this one-pan meal is quick to prepare and sure to impress with its delightful aroma and satisfying crunch. Whether served over rice or noodles, it’s a guaranteed hit at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced; mix of red and yellow)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger (grated)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust for heat preference)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping chicken into bite-sized pieces, slicing bell peppers, and grating ginger.
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add bell peppers and broccoli to the skillet, cooking until tender yet crisp, around 3-4 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sriracha, and sesame oil to create the sauce.
- Pour the sauce over chicken and veggies in the skillet. Stir well and let simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles, garnished with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg