Description
This Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry features a spicy sauce that clings to tender chicken and crisp vegetables, offering a perfect balance of sweet heat and savory goodness. It is a quick, wholesome, nourishing meal that is ready in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
1.5 lbs Chicken Breast or Thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 Bell Peppers (any color)
1 Red Onio
1 cup Snap Peas
1/3 cup Buffalo Sauce or Sriracha
1/4 cup Honey
1 tbsp Soy Sauce
3 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tbsp Fresh Ginger, grated
2 tbsp Avocado Oil
1 tsp Cornstarch mixed with 1 tsp water
Green Onions
Sesame Seeds
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the buffalo sauce, honey, soy sauce, and the cornstarch slurry. Stir until smooth and set aside
- Heat one tablespoon of oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add the chicken pieces in a single layer and sear until golden brown and cooked through, then remove from the pa
- Add the remaining oil to the pan. Toss in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant
- Add the peppers, onions, and snap peas to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bright and slightly crisp
- Return the cooked chicken to the pan and pour the firecracker sauce over the mixture
- Stir everything together constantly for 1-2 minutes until the sauce bubbles and thickens into a glossy glaze
- Remove the pan from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving
Notes
Use high heat for a proper sear on the chicken.
You can substitute honey with maple syrup for a lower-sugar option.
For gluten-free, replace soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 345 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg