Chicken Firecracker Stir Fry

This sweet and spicy Firecracker Chicken Stir Fry is made with tender chicken, crisp veggies and the most satisfying from-scratch firecracker sauce. Everything comes together in one skillet in under 30 minutes for an straightforward, lighter weeknight dinner that is way better than takeout!

If you like spice then you are going to LOVE this firecracker chicken stir fry! Tender, juicy chicken, crisp veggies and a sweet and spicy sauce that has quite the kick to it! The reliable weeknight dish we like to serve over rice that comes together in under 30 minutes in one large skillet. So flavorful, lighter and way better than take-out. If spice is not your thing, this rec

Firecracker chicken is a sweet and spicy chicken dish tossed in a bold sauce typically made with hot sauce, a sweetener and savory seasonings. This healthier firecracker chicken stir fry uses sriracha, honey, soy sauce, garlic and a few simple ingredients to create that same sweet, spicy flavor while adding plenty of crisp veggies for an straightforward one-pan meal.

What goes in

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
• 1 cup sugar snap peas
• 3 green onions, sliced
• 1/3 cup soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons sriracha
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

How it comes together

1. Use a wide skillet over a lively burner, drizzle 1 tablespoon of olive oil to coat the pan. Once the pan is hot, add the chicken pieces in an even layer. Season with salt and pepper and cook until lightly browned, about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring the chicken as needed. Once the chicken is cooked, transfer to a plate and hold nearby.
2. Drizzle another tablespoon of olive oil onto the hot skillet and add the peppers and sugar snap peas. Cook the vegetables until tender, about 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
3. While the veggies are cooking you can make the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sriracha, tomato paste, apple cider vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes and black pepper. Hold nearby.
4. Once the veggies are nice and tender, add the chicken back into the pan and mix together. Pour the firecracker sauce over top and mix well, making sure everything is coated, and bring the sauce to a boil. Turn down the heat and simmer until sauce has thickened up and everything is incorporated.
5. Serve over rice and top with sliced green onions, enjoy!