Description
Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry sparks excitement in your kitchen with its bold, zesty flavors that dance across your taste buds. Sizzling chicken, crisp vegetables, and a spicy sauce come together faster than takeout, making dinner deliciously simple.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb chicken breast
Vegetables:
- 2 cups mixed vegetables
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
Sauces and Oils:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon chili paste
Instructions
- Pour 2 tablespoons vegetable oil into a large skillet, warming it over medium-high heat for 2 minutes until shimmering.
- Sprinkle 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 teaspoon minced ginger into the hot oil, stirring rapidly for 30-45 seconds until fragrant.
- Add 1 lb sliced chicken breast to the pan, spreading pieces evenly and cooking for 4-5 minutes until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Tumble 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli, carrots) into the skillet, tossing constantly for 3-4 minutes until vegetables remain crisp and bright.
- Drizzle 2 tablespoons soy sauce and 1 tablespoon chili paste over the chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat everything evenly and creating a glossy sauce.
- Continue cooking the mixture for an additional 1-2 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and sauce to slightly thicken.
- Transfer the firecracker chicken stir fry immediately onto a bed of warm cooked rice, serving hot and fresh from the pan.
Notes
- Chop garlic and ginger finely to distribute flavor evenly throughout the stir fry.
- Let chicken brown completely for a deeper, richer taste and better texture.
- Use a high-heat resistant pan like cast iron or wok for authentic stir fry results.
- Adjust chili paste quantity based on personal spice tolerance, starting with small amounts and adding gradually.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg