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Spicy Jalapeño Chicken Stir-Fry

Spicy Jalapeño Chicken Stir-Fry: Quick Flavor Explosion at Home

Enjoy a quick and easy Spicy Jalapeño Chicken Stir-Fry that combines tender chicken and vibrant veggies in a fiery glaze, ideal for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast cut into bite-sized pieces
For the Vegetables
  • 1 whole red bell pepper diced
  • 1 whole yellow bell pepper diced
  • 1 whole green bell pepper diced
  • 3 cloves fresh jalapeños sliced
  • 3 tablespoons chopped green onions for garnish
  • 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro for garnish
For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce or BBQ sauce as substitute
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha adjust for spice preference
For Sautéing
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable/sesame oil
Seasonings
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper

Equipment

  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add boneless chicken breast, sauté for about 6-7 minutes, until lightly browned and no longer pink.
  2. Season the chicken with salt and black pepper, toss to distribute evenly.
  3. Add diced red, yellow, and green bell peppers, and minced garlic. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until bell peppers soften slightly.
  4. Pour in soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sriracha, stir to coat. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
  5. Remove from heat and top with sliced jalapeños, chopped green onions, and fresh cilantro.
  6. Serve immediately while hot, optionally with steamed rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 30gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 30IUVitamin C: 150mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Keep an eye on stir-frying time to avoid overcooking the bell peppers. Customize heat with additional sriracha or red pepper flakes.

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