Spicy Jalapeño Chicken Stir Fry Recipe
A vibrant and flavorful Spicy Jalapeño Chicken Stir Fry featuring tender chicken breast, colorful bell peppers, and fresh jalapeños tossed in a savory, spicy glaze made with soy sauce, hoisin, and sriracha. Perfect for a quick and exciting weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 22 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian Fusion
- Diet: Halal
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1–2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Sauces and Seasonings
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha, adjust to heat preference
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Cooking Oil and Garnishes
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Chopped green onions, for garnish
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: In a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, add olive oil and cook the bite-sized chicken pieces until they are lightly browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Stir-fry Vegetables: Add the chopped red, yellow, and green bell peppers along with the minced garlic to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender but still retain a crisp texture.
- Add Sauces and Mix: Pour in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sriracha. Toss everything together thoroughly to coat the chicken and vegetables evenly in the spicy glaze. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Garnish: Remove the skillet from heat. Top the stir fry with thinly sliced fresh jalapeños, chopped green onions, and fresh cilantro for a fresh, vibrant finish.
- Serve: Serve the spicy jalapeño chicken stir fry hot, ideally with a side of steamed rice or noodles to complete the meal.
Notes
- For additional heat, incorporate crushed red pepper flakes during cooking or serve with chili oil on the side.
- Leftovers can be repurposed in wraps or served over fresh salads for a quick meal.
- To make the dish less spicy, reduce or omit the sriracha and jalapeños.
- Use gluten-free soy sauce and hoisin sauce to make the stir fry gluten-free.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with tofu or a plant-based chicken alternative.
- If hoisin sauce is unavailable, mix soy sauce with a pinch of brown sugar or honey as a substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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