Quick Sweet Chilli Chicken Stir Fry (Printer-Friendly)
Tender chicken and crisp vegetables in tangy-sweet chili sauce ready in 25 minutes.
# What You'll Need:
→ Meats
01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 small red onion, sliced
05 - 3.5 oz sugar snap peas, trimmed
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
→ Sauce
08 - 0.4 cup sweet chili sauce
09 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
10 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
11 - 1 tsp sesame oil
→ Garnishes
12 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
13 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
→ Oil
14 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Whisk until fully incorporated and set aside for later use.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large wok or frying pan over high heat. Add sliced chicken and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and reserve.
03 - Add remaining oil to the hot pan. Stir-fry garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn.
04 - Add bell peppers, red onion, and sugar snap peas to the pan. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
05 - Return cooked chicken to the pan. Pour prepared sauce over ingredients and toss continuously for 2-3 minutes until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
06 - Transfer to serving plates. Garnish with sliced spring onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately while hot, accompanied by steamed rice or noodles if desired.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Everything happens in one pan and takes barely 25 minutes from start to finish
- The sauce strikes that perfect balance between sweet tangy and just enough heat
02 -
- Do not overcrowd the pan or the chicken will steam instead of getting that gorgeous golden sear
- Have all ingredients prepped and sauce mixed before you turn on the heat because stir frying happens fast
03 -
- Preheat your wok for at least 2 minutes before adding any oil for the best stir fry results
- Slice all your vegetables to similar thickness so they cook evenly together