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Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry

A quick and flavorful weeknight dinner with juicy chicken, colorful veggies, and a bold sweet-spicy sauce that tastes better than takeout!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

For the stir fry:

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

For the firecracker sauce:

  • 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons sriracha adjust to taste
  • 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 or wok over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
  • Add the chicken pieces in a single layer, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and fully cooked. Remove from skillet and set aside.
  • In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil and toss in the sliced bell peppers and sugar snap peas. Stir fry for about 4–5 minutes until vegetables are crisp-tender.
  • While the veggies cook, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sriracha, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, crushed red pepper flakes, and black pepper in a small bowl.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the veggies. Pour the sauce over everything and stir well to coat.
  • Let the sauce simmer for a few minutes until slightly thickened and everything is nicely coated.
  • Serve immediately over cooked white rice or cauliflower rice, and top with extra sliced green onions if desired.

Notes

  • Feel free to swap the chicken for shrimp or tofu for a different protein.
  • Adjust the spice level by using less sriracha or omitting the red pepper flakes if you're sensitive to heat.
  • Great for meal prep! Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.