Description
Discover how to make a delicious Sweet Chili Chicken Stirfry at home with our easy-to-follow recipe. Perfect for a quick and flavorful meal!
Ingredients
- 1 pound (454 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts – cut into 1″ (2.5 cm) cubes
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
- 1 small onion
- 1 red bell pepper – cored, seeded, and sliced 1/4″ (0.6 cm) thick
- 2 small heads of broccoli
- 2 large carrots – peeled and sliced 1/4″ (0.6 cm) thick
- 4 cloves garlic – minced
- 3 small zucchini – or 1 large
- 1 tsp (5 ml) tapioca starch – or cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) soy sauce
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) sambal oelek chili paste – or 1/2 teaspoon (3 ml) red pepper flakes
- 2-4 tbsp (45 ml) honey – add to your taste
Instructions
- Begin by preparing all components of the stir fry before starting the cooking process.
- Trim the ends of the onion, remove the outer layer, and cut it in half from top to bottom. Place each half flat side down and slice to make half-circle pieces.
- For the broccoli, use a peeler to remove the tough outer layer of the stem, then slice the stem into 1/4″ thick rounds. Break the florets into approximately 1/2″ sections.
- Trim the ends of the zucchini, then cut them lengthwise into quarters. Slice each quarter into 1/4″ thick triangles.
- To prepare the chili sauce, combine the tapioca starch with soy sauce in a bowl, ensuring the starch is fully dissolved and smooth. Stir in the chili paste and honey; any clumps of honey will melt while cooking.
- Place a large 15″ skillet on high heat. Once the pan is nearly smoking, pour in 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and brown the chicken cubes for about 2 minutes on each side until they have a golden crust. Take the chicken out of the pan and set it aside.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the skillet along with the onion, red bell pepper, broccoli, carrots, and minced garlic.
- Cook the vegetables for roughly 4 minutes, until they begin to soften. Add the zucchini and stir-fry for another 2 minutes, or until the zucchini starts to soften and all the vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and add the chili sauce.
- Continue cooking until the chicken is fully cooked, then serve immediately.
