Sweet & Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry Description:
This Sweet & Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry is a vibrant, saucy, and colorful dish made with tender chicken strips, crunchy vegetables, and a perfectly balanced sauce of sweet honey, soy, garlic, and chili. It’s quick, healthy, and great for weeknights — delicious over rice or noodles.
⏱️ Total Time:
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
500g (1 lb) boneless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
2 tbsp cornstarc
1 tbsp soy sauce
1tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)
For the Sauce:
3 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium preferred)
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (adjust to taste)
1 tbsp ketchup (optional, for depth
1 tsp sesame oill
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh grated ginger (optional)
1/4 cup water or chicken broth
1 tsp cornstarch (for thickening)
Vegetables:
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 cup broccoli florets
1 carrot, thinly slice
2 green onions, chopped
nstructions:
Marinate Chicken
In a bowl, toss the sliced chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch. Let it sit for 10 minutes while you prep the veggies and sauce.
Make the Sauce
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sriracha, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, ketchup, and cornstarch mixed with water. Set aside.
Cook Chicken
Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry until golden and cooked through (5–6 minutes). Remove and set aside.
Stir-Fry Vegetables
In the same pan, add a touch more oil if needed. Stir-fry vegetables for 4–5 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
Add Sauce & Combine
Return chicken to the pan. Pour in the sauce. Toss everything together and cook for 2–3 more minutes until the sauce thickens and coats everything.
Garnish & Serve
Garnish with chopped green onions or sesame seeds. Serve over steamed rice or noodles.
Serving Suggestions:
Steamed jasmine rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice
Tossed over soba or egg noodles
Add crushed peanuts or cashews for crunch
Nutritional Info (Per Serving, approx.):
Nutrient Amount
Calories 340 kcal
Protein 28 g
Carbohydrates 22 g
Sugars 10 g
Fat 15 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Fiber 3 g
Sodium 740 mg
(May vary based on exact ingredients used.)
Questions & Answers:
Q: Can I make this dish ahead of time?
A: Yes! It reheats well. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Best reheated in a skillet or microwave.
Q: Is this recipe spicy?
A: It has a medium kick. Adjust spice by increasing or decreasing sriracha/chili sauce.
Q: Can I use frozen vegetables?
A: Absolutely. Just stir-fry a minute or two longer to evaporate moisture.
Q: Can I make it vegetarian?
A: Yes! Replace chicken with tofu or tempeh and use veggie broth.
Q: What if I don’t have rice vinegar?
A: You can substitute apple cider vinegar o
r even lemon juice.