This kickin' chicken stir-fry is a spicy and flavorful dish that is perfect for those who love a little heat in their meals. Packed with fresh vegetables, tender chicken, and a tangy sauce, this stir-fry is a crowd-pleaser. It is quick and easy to make, making it perfect for a weeknight dinner. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced for garnish
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Directions
- In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken slices to the skillet and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the bell peppers and onion. Cook for 3-4 minutes, until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet. Cook for an additional 1 minute.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Pour the sauce into the skillet with the vegetables. Stir well to coat the vegetables.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to combine with the sauce and vegetables. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until everything is heated through.
- Serve the kickin' chicken stir-fry over cooked rice or noodles. Garnish with sliced green onions.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Stir-frying is a cooking technique that originated in China. It involves cooking small, uniformly cut pieces of ingredients at a high temperature in a wok or skillet.
Chicken stir-fries are a popular dish in American Chinese cuisine and are often served with rice or noodles.
The combination of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sriracha sauce in this recipe creates a delicious balance of salty, sweet, and spicy flavors.