Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry

4.85 from 45 votes

This sweet and spicy Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry is made with tender chicken, crisp veggies and the most delicious homemade firecracker sauce. Everything comes together in one skillet in under 30 minutes for an easy, healthy weeknight dinner that's way better than takeout!

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: easy chicken stir fry, firecracker chicken, Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry, firecracker stir fry, healthy chicken stir fry, spicy chicken stir fry, spicy chicken stir fry recipe

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Ingredients

For the stir fry:

2 tablespoons olive oil divided
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt and pepper to taste
1 red bell pepper sliced
1 yellow bell pepper sliced
1 cup sugar snap peas
3 green onions sliced

For the sauce:

1/3 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons sriracha
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
3 garlic cloves minced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

In a large skillet over medium-high heat, drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil to coat the pan. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken pieces in an even layer. Season with salt and pepper and cook until lightly browned, about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring the chicken as needed. Once the chicken is cooked, transfer to a plate and set aside.
Drizzle another tablespoon of olive oil onto the hot skillet and add the peppers and sugar snap peas. Cook the vegetables until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
While the veggies are cooking you can make the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sriracha, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes and black pepper. Set aside.
Once the veggies are nice and tender, add the chicken back into the pan and mix together. Pour the firecracker sauce over top and mix well, making sure everything is coated, and bring the sauce to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer until sauce has thickened up and everything is incorporated.
Serve over rice and top with sliced green onions, enjoy!

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