Description
Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry is a vibrant, flavor-packed dish that brings excitement to your dinner table. Combining tender chicken, colorful vegetables, and a spicy sauce, this quick recipe is the perfect solution for busy weeknights or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 cup bell peppers, sliced (mixed colors)
- 1 cup broccoli florets
- 4 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- 1. Prep Ingredients: Chop chicken into bite-sized cubes and slice bell peppers and broccoli.
- 2. Marinate Chicken: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Add chicken and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- 3. Sauté Chicken: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- 4. Add Vegetables: Toss in bell peppers and broccoli; stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- 5. Combine & Serve: Pour remaining marinade over the stir fry and toss to coat. Serve over rice or noodles, garnished with sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg