Description
Spicy “Quick Thai Chicken Stir Fry” delivers explosive Southeast Asian flavors in minutes. Tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and zesty sauce combine for a speedy weeknight dinner that transports taste buds straight to Bangkok’s bustling streets.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
Vegetables:
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- 1 carrot, julienned
- 1 small zucchini, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh ginger, minced
Sauces and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) vegetable oil
- 3 tablespoons (45 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) honey
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) fresh cilantro, chopped
Serving:
- Cooked rice
Instructions
- Ignite the vegetable oil in a spacious skillet or wok over medium-high heat, creating a sizzling cooking surface.
- Introduce sliced chicken into the hot pan, allowing it to sear and develop a golden exterior for 5-7 minutes while stirring intermittently until fully cooked. Transfer the chicken to a separate plate.
- Utilize the same pan to sauté vibrant bell peppers, carrot, and zucchini, transforming them into tender-crisp delights within 3-4 minutes.
- Infuse the vegetables with aromatic garlic and ginger, releasing their intense flavors for approximately 1 minute.
- Craft a dynamic sauce by whisking together soy sauce, fish sauce, honey, lime juice, and optional red pepper flakes in a compact bowl.
- Reunite the previously cooked chicken with the vegetable medley, then cascade the prepared sauce over the ingredients, ensuring comprehensive coating and allowing 2-3 minutes of additional cooking.
- Elevate the dish with a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, adding a burst of herbaceous brightness.
- Present the stir fry atop steamed rice, creating a complete and tantalizing meal ready to be savored.
Notes
- Optimize meat preparation by patting chicken dry before cooking to ensure crispy, golden-brown exterior and prevent steaming.
- Slice chicken against the grain for maximum tenderness and easier chewing, creating restaurant-quality texture.
- Consider using low-sodium soy sauce to control salt levels and accommodate dietary restrictions without compromising flavor profile.
- Swap protein options effortlessly by substituting chicken with tofu, shrimp, or beef to match different dietary preferences or ingredient availability.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg