EASY Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry
I love an easy stir-fry to whip up during the week. This dish pairs great with noodles, fried fice, or white rice. Moreover, I try looking for ways to incorporate vegetables into a meal, and this dish delivers the perfect balance of fresh vegetables and lean protein.
The Sauce
I enjoy making my own sauce for stir-fried dishes; however, I turn to pre-made sauces when I want a simple go-to. I chose to go with Sweet Baby Ray’s sweet and hot sauce for this dish. The sauce has the perfect balance between sweet, savory, and heat. It is versatile and goes on a number of dishes, like hot sandwiches, on baked or grilled meat, or can be transformed into a dressing or another side sauce.
The Cut of Chicken
For this stir-fry, I use boneless, skinless chicken breast. Another alternative is thigh meat. The thigh is flavorful and less likely to dry out; bone-in thigh requires more prep work, and the store-bought pre-cut thigh is more pricey than deboned breast meat. Whichever cut of meat you end up using, the dish will turn out just as fine. Before frying, I cut the chicken breast into bit-size nuggets and toss in a seasoned mix of flour and cornstarch. The crusty exterior adds another layer of texture that gives Chinese take-out vibes.
Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry
Ingredients
- 1 Cup broccoli florets
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 1 red bell pepper sliced
- 1 tbsp cooking oil
- 1 large chicken breast
- cooking oil for shallowing frying chicken
- 2 tsp finely grated ginger
- 2 tbsp corn starch
- 1 tbsp grated onion
- 1 tsp seasoned salt
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup Sweet Baby Rays's Sweet Red Chili Sauce
- 2 tbsp water
- optional a few sprigs of cilantro and green onion for garnish
Instructions
- Cut chicken breast into bite-size pieces and coat with flour, starch, seasoned salt, and grated ginger and onion.
- In a frying pan add enough oil to fill the pan halfway and heat until 350 degrees or hot enough for frying.
- Fry chicken until crust is golden brown. Set aside.
- In the hot pan, add one tablespoon of cooking oil and sliced onion. Saute until slightly softened. Next, add the rest of the vegetables and sautee to desired doneness.
- Pour in the chili sauce along with water to loosen the sauce. Add the chicken and coat in the sauce. Garnish if desired, and enjoy!
