Quick Sweet Chilli Chicken Stir Fry (Printable View)

Tender chicken with crisp peppers and snap peas in a sweet chilli glaze

# What You’ll 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 for stir-frying
15 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds, optional
16 - Fresh coriander leaves, optional

# Cooking Steps:

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 smoking slightly.
03 - Add chicken slices to the hot wok and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until just cooked through. Remove chicken from pan 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 Tips:

01 -
  • The sauce hits that perfect balance of sweet and tangy that makes you want to lick the plate
  • Everything cooks in one pan so cleanup is practically nonexistent
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan is the fastest way to end up with steamed stir fry instead of seared
  • Let the vegetables get some char in spots before tossing them constantly
03 -
  • Room temperature chicken cooks more evenly than cold from the fridge
  • Taste your sauce before adding it to the pan and adjust now, not later