Description
Whipping up Korean Spicy Chicken Stir Fry brings sizzling flavor straight to your dinner table with bold, zesty ingredients that dance together in a quick pan. Tender chicken pieces tossed in a fiery sauce guarantee a meal that’ll have your taste buds doing a happy dance.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Proteins:
- 1 lb chicken breast
Vegetables:
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon ginger
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 3 tablespoons gochujang
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Sesame seeds
- Green onions
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet at medium-high heat (375°F) until shimmering and ready for searing.
- Add 1 lb sliced chicken breast to the hot skillet, spreading pieces evenly to ensure maximum browning. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden and no pink remains.
- Sprinkle 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon minced ginger into the skillet. Stir continuously for 45-60 seconds until your kitchen fills with an aromatic fragrance.
- Toss in 1 sliced bell pepper and 1 sliced onion. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, keeping vegetables crisp and vibrant.
- Whisk 3 tablespoons gochujang, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and 1 tablespoon honey in a small mixing bowl until smooth.
- Pour the spicy sauce over your chicken and vegetables, stirring to ensure every morsel gets coated perfectly.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly thicken and cling to the ingredients.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions on top for a fresh, nutty finish.
Notes
- Always slice chicken into uniform pieces to ensure even cooking and tender texture.
- Gochujang can be adjusted for heat level, so start with less and add more if desired for personal spice preference.
- Let the sauce caramelize slightly in the pan for deeper flavor, but watch carefully to prevent burning.
- For a lower-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice instead of traditional white rice.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 298 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg