Description
Bold, spicy, and full of flavor, this Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry combines juicy chicken, colorful veggies, and a fiery sweet sauce for the ultimate stir-fry experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 to 2 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Cooked white rice, for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet or wok over high heat and add a tablespoon of oil.
- Toss chicken pieces with cornstarch in a bowl until well coated.
- Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, chili flakes, garlic, and sesame oil in a separate bowl.
- Cook chicken in batches until golden and crispy, then set aside.
- In the same pan, stir-fry bell peppers and broccoli for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to the pan and pour in the sauce. Let it bubble and thicken, stirring to coat everything.
- Add green onions and toss everything together before turning off the heat.
- Serve hot over white rice and garnish with sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Prep all ingredients in advance for faster cooking.
- Double the sauce if you love it extra saucy.
- Use tamari for a gluten-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: firecracker chicken, spicy chicken stir fry, Asian chicken recipe, quick stir fry, weeknight dinner, healthy spicy chicken