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    Sweet and Spicy Stir Fry

    Published: Jun 2, 2021 by Janessa

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    This Sweet and Spicy Stir Fry is packed with vegetables and is an easy meal to make that tastes great as leftovers. The from scratch sauce is quick to make and uses ingredients you probably already have on hand!

    Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir Fry

    The Ingredients

    Stir Fry:

    • Chicken- We typically use boneless, skinless chicken breasts but feel free to use thighs or a different type of meat such as sliced pork tenderloin. Or you can leave the meat out and increase the vegetables or add a can of chickpeas at the end.
    • Olive Oil- Feel free to substitute another neutral cooking oil.
    • Garlic and Green Onions
    • Sea Salt- Adjust to taste; if your coconut aminos or soy sauce is salty enough, leave this out.
    • Broccoli, Bell Pepper, Onions, Snap Peas and Carrots- These are our usual vegetables for this recipe. We usually use a vegetable peeler to cut the carrots into thin ribbons for some variety of shape and texture but you can definitely just slice them into thin rounds and add them at the same time as the broccoli.
    • Canned Miniature Corn- Feel free to leave them out or substitute sliced water chestnuts.

    Sauce:

    • Honey- The “sweet” in our sauce. Maple syrup could be substituted but would change the flavor. 
    • Coconut Aminos- You can substitute soy sauce or tamari.
    • Sriracha- The “spicy” in our sauce. If you are sensitive to spice, start with half of the amount called for and then add after tasting.
    • Ground ginger and garlic- Using ground of these makes the sauce quick to make. You can substitute fresh if you prefer though. You would need 2 cloves minced garlic and about 1 tablespoon grated ginger.
    • Cornstarch and water- This helps to thicken the sauce but if you don’t mind a slightly thinner sauce, you can leave it out.

    The Method

    1. Stir together the ingredients for the sauce.
    2. Cook the chicken and set aside.
    3. Sauté green onions and garlic.
    4. Cook the vegetables. 
    5. Put everything back, add the sauce, stir and serve!
    Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir Fry

    Leftover Storage

    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave.

    How to Serve Sweet and Spicy Stir Fry

    This stir fry is tasty enough all on its own or over a bed of rice or cauliflower rice. However, feel free to dress it up with some toppings! Some suggestions:

    • toasted nuts or sesame seeds
    • chopped green onions 
    • a fried egg
    • Or check out this post for 30 more ideas to Serve with Stir Fry
    Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir Fry topped with an egg

    Dietary Notes

    If you have dietary restrictions, check the packaging of specific ingredients that you use to ensure they are compliant. This recipe is:

    • Dairy Free
    • Gluten Free
    • Paleo - If you leave out the corn and serve with cauliflower rice.
    • Vegetarian - If you leave out the chicken. You can add one can of chickpeas at the same time as the corn.
    • Vegan - If you follow the directions for vegetarian as well as use maple syrup in place of honey.

    And if you liked this recipe...

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    Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir Fry - The Nessy Kitchen

    Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir Fry

    Featuring a delicious and easy homemade sweet and spicy sauce, this stir fry is packed with vegetables and filled with flavour!
    5 from 39 votes
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    Prep Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 213kcal

    Ingredients

    For the Sauce:

    • 3 tablespoon honey
    • 2 tablespoon coconut aminos
    • 1 tablespoon sriracha
    • 1 tablespoon water
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

    For the Stir Fry

    • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts about 2, cut into bite sized slices
    • 1-2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 3 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 pack green onions chopped and divided (about ½ cup)
    • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt to taste
    • 6 oz broccoli chopped (about 3 cups or 1 crown)
    • 1 red bell pepper thinly sliced (about 1 cup)
    • 1 pack sugar snap peas (about 2 cups)
    • 2 yellow onions thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
    • 2 carrots sliced into ribbons with a vegetable peeler
    • 1 can miniature corn chopped into 1 inch chunks

    For Serving:

    • prepared rice or cauliflower rice
    • toasted cashews or peanuts
    • toasted sesame seeds
    • fried eggs
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    Instructions

    • In a small microwave safe bowl, melt the honey. Add the rest of the sauce ingredients and whisk to combine. Set aside.
    • Heat a large frying pan or wok over medium high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of oil to coat. Add chicken and 1 tablespoon of sauce and stir until cooked through. Remove chicken to a plate.
    • Add additional oil if needed as well as the garlic and white portion of the green onions and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
    • Add additional oil followed by the broccoli, pepper, peas, onions and salt. Let cook for about 5 minutes until partially softened, stirring frequently.
    • Add the carrots and cook 2-3 more minutes until vegetables are at desired level of softness.
    • Add the corn, chicken and sauce and stir until evenly coated and heated through, about 1 minute.
    • Serve hot over rice with your choice of toppings.

    Notes

    Leftovers
    Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
    *Nutrition calculated for stir fry only. Does not include rice or toppings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 479mg | Potassium: 609mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 4293IU | Vitamin C: 59mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg
    Did you make this recipe?Let me know what you thought in the comments below!

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    1. Sandy

      June 09, 2021 at 9:00 pm

      5 stars
      The chicken stir fry was very tasty and easy to make. I would definitely make it again and try with beef or shrimp 😋

      Reply
    2. nancy

      September 05, 2022 at 8:54 pm

      5 stars
      delicious stir fry with veggies. the sauce is definitely a winner!

      Reply
      • Janessa

        September 05, 2022 at 9:44 pm

        I'm glad you enjoyed this recipe, Nancy!

        Reply
    3. Shashi at Savory Spin

      September 05, 2022 at 9:19 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a tasty and easy recipe - with lovely flavor undertones!

      Reply
      • Janessa

        September 05, 2022 at 9:44 pm

        Thank you for your kind review, Shashi!

        Reply
    4. kushigalu

      September 05, 2022 at 11:05 pm

      5 stars
      Colorful and healthy stir fry. So delicious. Thanks for sharing.

      Reply
      • Janessa

        September 06, 2022 at 9:50 am

        Thank you for your kind review, Kushigalu!

        Reply
    5. Ieva

      September 05, 2022 at 11:07 pm

      5 stars
      I love a simple stir-fry recipe for a quick weeknight meal, and this was exactly it! Used tamari in the sauce instead of aminos, but the sauce turned out beautifully. Will definitely make this again on Friday with prawns instead of chicken. I think it'll be just as delicious 🙂

      Reply
      • Janessa

        September 06, 2022 at 9:50 am

        I'm glad you enjoyed this stir fry, Ieva!

        Reply

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