Quick Sweet Chilli Chicken Stir Fry (Printable)

Vibrant chicken with crisp vegetables in tangy-sweet chilli sauce, ready in 25 minutes.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, thinly sliced
04 - 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
05 - 3.5 oz sugar snap peas, trimmed
06 - 2 spring onions, sliced

→ Sauce

07 - 4 tbsp sweet chilli sauce
08 - 2 tbsp light soy sauce
09 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
10 - 1 tbsp honey
11 - 1 tsp sesame oil

→ Aromatics & Garnish

12 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
13 - 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
14 - 1 tbsp vegetable oil
15 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
16 - Fresh coriander leaves

# Steps:

01 - Whisk together sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or frying pan over high heat.
03 - Add chicken slices and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until just cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
04 - Add garlic and ginger to the pan, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
05 - Add bell peppers, red onion, and sugar snap peas. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until vegetables are vibrant and just tender.
06 - Return chicken to the pan. Pour in prepared sauce and toss everything together for 2–3 minutes until heated through and coated.
07 - Sprinkle with spring onions and sesame seeds. Garnish with coriander if desired. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The sauce comes together in thirty seconds flat using pantry staples you probably already have
  • Everything cooks in one pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
  • That perfect sweet and tangy glaze clings to every bite like restaurant quality food
02 -
  • Overcrowding your pan will steam the meat instead of searing it so cook in batches if necessary
  • Having your sauce mixed before you start cooking matters because everything moves too fast once the heat is on
  • Slicing chicken when partially frozen makes getting thin, even slices so much easier
03 -
  • Prep all your ingredients before turning on any heat because stir-frying waits for no one
  • Keep the vegetables moving constantly so they cook evenly without burning

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