Sweet & Spicy Chicken Stir Fry

Yumm! This easy-peasy stir fry is super tasty and comes together in a flash. Try it tonight!

 

Link to my YouTube "making of the recipe" video: coming soon!

Original recipe credit: https://www.eatwell101.com/pepper-chicken-stir-fry-recipe

Recipe below contains my modifications.

Ingredients:

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 c. brown sugar (packed)

1/2 c. low-sodium soy sauce

2 tsp. toasted sesame oil

1 tsp. ground ginger

1/2 T. Frank's Red Hot Sauce (regular/original)

1 T. cornstarch

1 T. olive oil

1 red bell pepper, sliced in thin strips

8 oz. chicken breast, cut in bite-size pieces

1/4 tsp. coarse ground black pepper

1 T. toasted sesame seeds

 

Directions:

 

1. Combine garlic cloves, brown sugar, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, hot sauce, and cornstarch in a small bowl. Set aside.

 

2. In a wok (or large skillet), heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Once it's shimmering, add the bell pepper and cook, stirring often, until cooked to desired tenderness (for me, it was around 5 min). Transfer cooked bell pepper to a plate and set aside.

 

3. Add the chicken to the wok (plus a little more oil, if needed). Cook, stirring often, until browned all over / cooked through.

 

4. Return the cooked bell pepper to the wok, then add the reserved sauce mixture. Stir to coat/combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1-2 min, until beginning to thicken a bit.

 

5. Remove from heat and stir in the toasted sesame seeds. Serve with desired side and enjoy!