Sweet and Spicy Chicken and Vegetables Stir Fry
Sweet and spicy chicken stir fry is a favorite of any hungry crew. This stir fry uses seasonal fresh vegetables for a quick to prepare meal.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1/2″ pieces
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons light flavored olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion sliced into thin ¼-inch strips
- 2 bell peppers cut into 1-inch pieces, about 3 cups worth
- 3 cups broccoli florets
- 4 green onions sliced thin
Sauce Ingredients
- ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1½ tablespoons chili paste
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 4 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle with cornstarch. Add the ginger and toss to coat thoroughly. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sugar, chili paste, and garlic. Set aside.
- Warm the oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken is lightly browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the vegetables and toss to combine. Cook, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are barely tender and still crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Cover with a lid for a minute or so at a time, to help cook the vegetables as needed.
- Add the soy sauce mixture and stir to coat everything well. Cook about 2 more minutes, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the meat and vegetables. Remove from the heat and sprinkle with green onions.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 888mg | Potassium: 660mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 1641IU | Vitamin C: 95mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg