Quick Sweet Chilli Chicken (Printable)

Tender chicken with crisp vegetables in tangy-sweet chili sauce, ready in 25 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1.1 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
03 - 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
04 - 1 small red onion, sliced
05 - 3.5 oz sugar snap peas, trimmed
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 thumb-sized piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated

→ Sauce

08 - 0.42 cup sweet chili sauce
09 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
10 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
11 - 1 tsp sesame oil

→ Garnishes

12 - 2 spring onions, thinly sliced
13 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds

→ Oil

14 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil

# Directions:

01 - In a small bowl, mix together sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Set aside.
02 - Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large wok or frying pan over high heat. Add the chicken slices and stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until golden and just cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
03 - Add the remaining oil to the pan. Stir-fry the garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
04 - Add the bell peppers, red onion, and sugar snap peas. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes until vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
05 - Return the chicken to the pan. Pour in the prepared sauce. Toss everything together for 2–3 minutes until well coated and heated through.
06 - Transfer to plates. Garnish with spring onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles if desired.

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • Faster than delivery and tastes infinitely better with fresh vegetables
  • The sauce balances sweet and heat in a way that keeps everyone reaching for seconds
02 -
  • High heat is non negotiable for stir fry, so let your wok get properly hot before adding ingredients
  • Overcrowding the pan steams instead of stir fries, so cook in batches if necessary
03 -
  • Cold chicken slices easier, so pop it in the freezer for 15 minutes before cutting
  • Keep the vegetables moving in the wok to prevent burning and ensure even cooking

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