Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry
Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings together tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a fiery sauce in just minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this quick stir fry will have everyone reaching for seconds. With its customizable ingredients and health-conscious profile, this recipe guarantees an exciting meal that tantalizes the taste buds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 breasts)
- 1 cup bell peppers (sliced, mix of red and yellow)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 1 cup carrots (sliced thinly)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and chop the bell peppers and carrots.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, chili paste, honey, and minced garlic to create the sauce.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil until hot.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes), stirring occasionally.
- Incorporate bell peppers, broccoli florets, and sliced carrots; stir-fry for another 3 minutes until veggies are tender-crisp.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and vegetables; toss to coat evenly. Serve immediately.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 325
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg