Quick Sweet Chilli Chicken Stir Fry (Printable)

Juicy chicken, crisp vegetables, and tangy-sweet chilli sauce come together in this vibrant 25-minute stir fry.

# What You Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1.1 lb 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

# How To Make It:

01 - Whisk together sweet chilli sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Set aside for later use.
02 - Heat vegetable oil in a large wok or frying pan over high heat until shimmering.
03 - Add chicken slices to the hot wok and stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until just cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside on a plate.
04 - Add garlic and ginger to the pan, stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
05 - Add bell peppers, red onion, and sugar snap peas. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until vegetables are vibrant and just tender-crisp.
06 - Return chicken to the pan. Pour in the prepared sauce and toss everything together for 2–3 minutes until heated through and evenly coated.
07 - Sprinkle with spring onions and sesame seeds. Garnish with coriander if desired. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sauce hits that perfect balance between sweet and tangy that makes you want to lick the plate
  • Everything happens in one pan so cleanup is almost non existent
  • You can prep all the vegetables while the chicken cooks making it incredibly efficient
02 -
  • High heat is your friend here but keep everything moving so nothing burns
  • Have all ingredients prepped before you start cooking because stir frying goes fast
  • The sauce will thicken slightly as it coats the hot chicken and vegetables
03 -
  • Pat the chicken dry with paper towels before slicing for better searing
  • If using pre made sweet chilli sauce taste it first and adjust honey accordingly

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