Best Sweet Spicy Chicken And Vegetable Stir Fry Recipes

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image

SWEET AND SPICY CHICKEN STIR FRY



Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir Fry image

This Sweet and Spicy Chicken Stir Fry will make you never go for take out again!

Provided by Wendie Williams

Categories     Entrees

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into bite-sized pieces)
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/4 cup brown sugar
2-3 tablespoons Garlic chili sauce (depending on your heat level)
3 tablespoon ketchup
3 tablespoons oil
1 small onion, cut into slices
1 cup yellow pepper, cut into slices
1 cup red pepper, cut into slices
1 1/2 cups sugar snap peas
4 cloves garlic minced
Green onions chopped for garnish

Steps:

  • Cut chicken thighs into thin strips and place in a bowl. Add cornstarch, salt, and pepper and mix until combined.
  • In a small bowl whisk together soy sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, chili sauce, and ketchup until combined. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in a skillet (I use a cast iron skillet or wok on high heat. Add chicken in batches and cook for 5-6 minutes. Remove to a bowl and repeat until all chicken is cooked.
  • Add onions, peppers and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add in snap peas and garlic, cook another minute.
  • Add back in the chicken and add sauce mixture, mix until combined. Simmer for 1-2 minutes for the sauce to thicken up a bit.
  • Serve with rice and garnish with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421 calories, Carbohydrate 24 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 184 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 19 grams fat, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 40 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1715 grams sodium, Sugar 12 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 14 grams unsaturated fat

STIR-FRY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



Stir-Fry Chicken and Vegetables image

This is one of my favorite stir-fry recipes. Simple, quick, and easy. Serve over rice.

Provided by Michael Scovetta

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 12

6 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup broccoli florets, cut into pieces
1 large green bell pepper, cut into squares
1 zucchini, cut into rounds and quartered
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 green onions, chopped

Steps:

  • Mix chicken, soy sauce, sherry, and cornstarch in a bowl.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat; cook and stir broccoli, bell pepper, zucchini, and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes. Add chicken broth, cover, and simmer until vegetables are tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer vegetables and sauce to a large bowl and wipe skillet clean.
  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over medium-high heat; cook and stir chicken until meat is no longer pink in the center, about 5 minutes. Stir in vegetables; continue to cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes more. Sprinkle with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313.8 calories, Carbohydrate 20.2 g, Cholesterol 45.4 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 22.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 1265 mg, Sugar 6.3 g

SWEET AND SPICY STIR FRY WITH CHICKEN AND BROCCOLI



Sweet and Spicy Stir Fry with Chicken and Broccoli image

Garlic, crushed red pepper, and chili paste add heat; hoisin sauce and ginger sweeten the deal. Great served over jasmine rice!

Provided by amanda1432

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups broccoli florets
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1 inch strips
¼ cup sliced green onions
4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon chile paste
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
⅛ cup chicken stock

Steps:

  • Place broccoli in a steamer over 1 inch of boiling water, and cover. Cook until tender but still firm, about 5 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the chicken, green onions, and garlic until the chicken is no longer pink and juices run clear.
  • Stir the hoisin sauce, chile paste, and soy sauce into the skillet; season with ginger, red pepper, salt, and black pepper. Stir in the chicken stock and simmer about 2 minutes. Mix in the steamed broccoli until coated with the sauce mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.9 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 36.2 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 15.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 606.4 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

SPICY CHICKEN AND VEGETABLE STIR-FRY



Spicy Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry image

With Asian style vegetables and just four more ingredients, this spicy stir-fry is complete in 15 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups uncooked instant rice
1 bag (12 oz) frozen Asian style vegetable medley
1 package (10 oz) refrigerated grilled chicken breast strips
1/2 cup spicy stir-fry sauce
1/3 cup chopped dry-roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • Cook rice as directed on package. Meanwhile, in microwavable bowl, microwave vegetables uncovered on High 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Heat 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add vegetables, chicken and stir-fry sauce; cook and stir until hot.
  • Serve chicken mixture over cooked rice. Sprinkle with peanuts. Garnish with chopped green onion, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 450, Carbohydrate 59 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 29 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1650 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

SWEET AND SPICY STIR-FRY CHICKEN



Sweet and Spicy Stir-Fry Chicken image

Get out the chopsticks! You can dine on an awesome Asian stir-fry in less than 30 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 tablespoons peanut or vegetable oil
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 small onion, cut into 1/2-inch wedges
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot, if desired
1 1/2 cups fresh petite green beans
1 medium red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 tablespoons water
1 cup cubed (1 inch) fresh pineapple
1/3 cup dry-roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix sauce ingredients with wire whisk until well blended; set aside.
  • In wok or 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over high heat about 2 minutes. Add chicken, onion, garlic and gingerroot, breaking up clumps of chicken with wooden spoon; cook 1 minute without stirring. Stir-fry about 3 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Transfer chicken mixture to clean bowl.
  • To empty wok, add remaining 1 tablespoon oil; heat over high heat about 1 minute. Add green beans and bell pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add water; cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes. Stir vegetables.
  • Return chicken mixture to wok. Mix sauce mixture again with wire whisk to recombine; pour into wok. Stir to coat mixture with sauce. Cook uncovered about 1 minute or until sauce is thickened. Stir in pineapple and peanuts.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 360, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 670 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g

SPICY CHICKEN STIR-FRY



Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry image

"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.

Related Topics