Description
Ignite your taste buds with this vibrant Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry! This quick and easy dish combines succulent chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a sweet-spicy sauce that transforms any weeknight dinner into a culinary adventure. Packed with flavor and color, it’s perfect for impressing family and friends alike. Enjoy it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup bell peppers (mixed colors), sliced
- 1 cup snap peas
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and cook until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add sliced bell peppers and snap peas; stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
- In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey or brown sugar, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the stir-fry and toss to coat evenly.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg