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Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir Fry

This Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and easy dinner that's loaded with flavor!

Sweet n spicy chicken stir fry on top of white rice in a white bowl with green onions sprinkled on top.


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This Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir Fry is a quick and easy dinner that's perfect for those busy weeknights like my Honey Garlic Shrimp and Broccoli. Tender chicken and crisp veggies tossed in a delicious sweet and spicy sauce. Better than any take-out!

Sweet n spicy chicken stir fry piled on white rice in a white bowl.

Everybody needs a quick and easy stir fry in their dinner rotation like this cashew chicken. Plus it's a great way to integrate lots of veggies.

Four process photos. First one, all sauce ingredients added into a small clear bowl. Second one, raw chicken thigh pieces tossed in cornstarch in a small clear bowl. Third one, chicken cooked in a hot cast iron wok. Fourth one, veggies cooked in a cast iron wok.

Tips for making sweet n spicy chicken stir fry

  • The sauce for this stir fry is easy to adjust if you want to cut back the heat. I would suggest just adding 1-2 tablespoons of chili sauce to the sauce mixture then taste it.
  • We love chicken thighs, they are perfect for stir fry. But if you prefer chicken breast then that works too.
  • Tossing the chicken in cornstarch first, then frying it in a hot cast iron pan or wok. Gives it a little crispy texture, but also helps thicken the sauce.
  • Swap out the chicken for shrimp it's equally as delicious.
  • Don't overcook the veggies you want them to have a little bit of bite to them.
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Sweet n spicy chicken stir fry in a cast iron wok and a wooden spoon.

Absolutely, You can add whatever veggies you have on hand. Broccoli, cauliflower, and even zucchini would be delicious in this.

Chicken stir fry in a white bowl on top of white rice and a bite on a fork.

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Sweet n spicy chicken stir fry on top of white rice in a white bowl with green onions sprinkled on top.

Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir Fry

4.22 from 37 votes
Written By: Wendie
This Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir Fry will make you never go for take out again!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 421

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 6 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2-3 tablespoons Garlic chili sauce depending on your heat level
  • 3 tablespoon ketchup
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 1 small onion cut into slices
  • 1 cup yellow pepper cut into slices
  • 1 cup red pepper cut into slices
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • Green onions chopped for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Cut chicken thighs into thin strips and place in a bowl. Add cornstarch, salt, and pepper and mix until combined.
  • In a small bowl whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, chili sauce, and ketchup until combined. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a skillet (I use a cast iron skillet or wok on high heat. Add chicken in batches and cook for 5-6 minutes. Remove to a bowl and repeat until all chicken is cooked.
  • Add onions, peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add in snap peas and garlic, cook another minute.
  • Add back in the chicken and add sauce mixture, mix until combined. Simmer for 1-2 minutes for the sauce to thicken up a bit.
  • Serve with rice and garnish with green onions.

Video

Notes

**If you want to adjust the heat level, just start with 1 tablespoon of garlic chili sauce and taste it.
Snow peas can be used in place of sugar snap peas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 40gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 184mgSodium: 1715mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12g
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Course Entrees
Cuisine Chinese
4.22 from 37 votes (35 ratings without comment)

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9 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    What a great recipe! I added in a pinch of fish sauce just because I had some on hand to get that umami taste. It was a hit! This was my first time making stir fry and my first time trying out your blog. Will have to check out some of your other posts ๐Ÿ™‚

  2. Gosh! It looks so yummy and delicious. I can't wait to give this one a try.