Description
Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that combines tender chicken and colorful vegetables in a sweet and spicy sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this quick recipe transforms everyday ingredients into an unforgettable meal that will leave your family and friends asking for more. With its rich aromas and delightful crunch, it’s the ideal way to elevate your dinner table and impress your guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (any color)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
- 4 green onions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing and chopping vegetables.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the diced chicken until golden brown and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots; sauté until tender-crisp (about 3-4 minutes).
- Mix soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), cornstarch, red pepper flakes, and sesame oil in a bowl until smooth.
- Pour sauce over chicken and vegetables; stir until well-coated and slightly thickened (about 2-3 minutes).
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg