Description
Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings excitement to any dinner table. This quick and easy recipe features tender chicken and colorful veggies tossed in a spicy, savory sauce that will have your taste buds dancing. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers, this stir fry can be customized with your favorite ingredients for endless variations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 cup bell peppers, chopped (mixed colors)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp chili paste (adjust for spice level)
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- Rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by dicing the chicken and chopping the vegetables.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chili paste, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken until golden brown on all sides (5-7 minutes).
- Add bell peppers, broccoli, and carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 3-5 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
- Pour in the sauce and stir well until everything is coated and bubbling (about 2-3 minutes).
- Drizzle sesame oil over the stir fry just before serving.
- Serve hot over rice or mix into noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg