Best Fiery Chicken Thigh Stir Fry Recipes

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FIERY SWEET CHICKEN THIGHS



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This dish combines my love of spicy Thai food with a sweet, almost barbecue-like sauce. You can't beat the slow-cooker convenience! -Eve Gray, Marietta, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 4h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons peanut oil
4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
3 poblano peppers, chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
3/4 cup apricot brandy or chicken broth
1/2 to 1 cup chili garlic sauce
2 to 3 tablespoons Thai red chili paste

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Brown chicken in batches. Transfer to a 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Add poblanos and onion to drippings; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Remove from heat; add brandy. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in chili garlic sauce and chili paste; pour over chicken., Cook, covered, on low until a meat thermometer inserted into chicken reads 165°, 4-5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Fat 21g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 152mg cholesterol, Sodium 611mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 43g protein.

CHICKEN THIGH MEAT STIR-FRY



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Easy stir fry with chicken thigh meat. Serve over steamed rice.

Provided by Jennifer Baker

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons chipotle chile-flavored olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon garlic-flavored olive oil, or more as needed
1 cup sugar snap peas
1 cup chopped onion
½ cup chopped red bell pepper
½ cup chopped orange bell pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
¼ cup white wine
1 teaspoon garlic pepper seasoning
½ teaspoon ground ginger
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water, or as needed
1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms

Steps:

  • Mix chicken, chipotle-flavored olive oil, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.
  • Heat garlic-flavored olive oil in a wok or large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir snap peas, onion, red bell pepper, orange bell pepper, and garlic until partially tender, about 5 minutes. Add white wine, garlic pepper seasoning, and ground ginger to vegetable mixture; cook and stir until chicken is almost cooked through, about 5 minutes.
  • Whisk cornstarch and water together in a small bowl until dissolved.
  • Mix mushrooms and cornstarch mixture into chicken mixture; cook and stir until sauce is thickened and chicken is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 427.1 calories, Carbohydrate 14.6 g, Cholesterol 95.8 mg, Fat 26 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 652.8 mg, Sugar 3.7 g

CHICKEN STIR FRY RECIPE



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This Chicken Stir Fry Recipe is so much better than takeout! The chicken with vegetables smothered in a garlic and ginger soy sauce with honey is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.

Provided by Valentina Ablaev

Categories     Easy

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 lb chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1/2 zucchini (sliced or cubed)
2 Tbsp oil (divided)
1 Tbsp unsalted butter
1 cup broccoli (cut into florets)
1 small carrot (julienned or cubed)
8 oz mushrooms (sliced)
1/2 red pepper (cubed)
4 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tsp fresh ginger (minced)
1/2 onion (cubed)
½ cup cashews
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 Tbsp honey
1 Tbsp cornstarch

Steps:

  • Trim chicken thighs of excess fat and cut into bite-sized pieces. Cut the vegetables into even-sized pieces (about the same size as the chicken pieces).
  • Combine all of the ingredients for the sauce in a bowl.
  • In a large pan (or wok), on med/high heat, heat 1 Tbsp oil. Once oil is hot, add chicken in a single layer. Cook chicken until browned, mixing as needed. Once cooked, remove chicken from pan and set aside.
  • Add the remaining oil and the butter to skillet with the broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms, red peppers, onion, and carrots. Cook until vegetables are crisp tender, mixing frequently.
  • Add chicken back to the pan. Add the garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute, stirring frequently.
  • Add the cashews then pour the sauce into the pan and bring to a boil. Turn down heat and let stir fry simmer until the sauce thickens and is well incorporated with the remaining ingredients. Garnish with green onion and sesame seed before serving if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 523 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 26 g, Fat 36 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Sodium 959 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 13 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPICY BASIL CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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In this quick Thai-inspired dinner, chunks of juicy chicken thigh are stir-fried with a flavorful three-ingredient sauce (soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar), fiery Thai chiles, and plenty of fresh basil.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Thighs

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 teaspoons oyster sauce
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
Kosher salt
4 tablespoons safflower oil
1 cup thinly sliced shallots (from 3 medium)
3 tablespoons minced garlic (from 5 to 6 cloves)
2 tablespoons minced serrano or Thai chile
2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves, plus more for serving
Cooked jasmine rice and lime wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Stir together oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sugar. Season chicken with salt; pat dry. Heat a large skillet or wok over high; swirl in 2 tablespoons oil. Add half of chicken and cook, undisturbed, until browned on bottom, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate; repeat with remaining 2 tablespoons oil and chicken, leaving second batch in skillet.
  • Return first batch of chicken to skillet along with shallots, garlic, and chile. Cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and chicken is cooked through, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in oyster-sauce mixture, then basil. Remove from heat; continue stirring until basil just wilts and sauce coats chicken. Serve immediately with rice, lime wedges, and basil leaves.

SPICY CHICKEN STIR-FRY



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"This zesty dish tastes so special we save it for family birthdays," relates Debbie Long of Elburn, Illinois. "It's simple, and it doesn't keep me in the kitchen all evening."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
3 teaspoons cornstarch, divided
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into cubes
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 pound fresh broccoli florets
1-1/2 cups sliced onions
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 to 1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, stir 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 teaspoon cornstarch until smooth. Add chicken; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes. , In a large skillet or wok, combine chicken and pepper flakes; stir-fry over medium-high heat in 2 tablespoons of oil for 5 minutes or until meat juices run clear. Remove and keep warm. , Stir-fry the broccoli, onion and garlic in remaining oil for 5-8 minutes or until tender. , In a small bowl, combine the broth, ginger and remaining soy sauce and cornstarch; stir until smooth. Add to the skillet; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Add chicken and walnuts; heat through. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 33g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 896mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 32g protein.

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