Spicy Chicken Skillet | Dinner, dishes and desserts

That is expensive Spicy Chicken Pan prepared with tender chicken and fresh vegetables. Try our easy-to-prepare recipe for a filling meal in minutes, any night of the week.

Chicken dinners can get old and boring at times. But this flavorful chicken stir fry will take your chicken dinner to a whole new level. Perfect for any night of the week, this dish combines succulent chunks of chicken with your favorite veggies and a spicy twist that will leave you feeling full. With quick and easy preparation, you’ll have a delicious meal on the table in no time. Plus, you can easily adapt the recipe to your preferences by swapping out veggies or adjusting the heat level to your liking. So why not spice up your dinner and try this delicious stir fry chicken tonight?

Why you will love this recipe

• Fast – Dinner is on the table in about 20 minutes and it’s far from boring and full of flavor.
• Check the spice – Chile Garlic Sauce adds the needed flavor and you can add as much or as little as you like for your family. Start small and add more if you like it spicier.
• Eat your veggies – If you’re having trouble getting your family to eat their veggies, stir-fry is a great option. Once you cover them with sauce and mix them with chicken, they’re usually eaten. Use what your family likes here, you don’t have to use what I’ve listed.

what you will need

Be sure to scroll down to the recipe card for measurements and full instructions!

• Chicken Breast – You can also use chicken thighs
• Soy sauce – if you want to lower the sodium, use low-sodium sauce
• Brown sugar
• rice vinegar
• fish sauce
• Chile garlic sauce
• sesame oil
• salt pepper
• cornstarch
• Onion
• paprika
• snow peas
• Garlic
• Oil – You can use any oil to cook chicken and vegetables. Olive oil, avocado oil, canola oil, or even more sesame oil all work.

How to make spicy stir fry chicken

• Make the sauce. In a measuring cup or small bowl, stir together the soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce, chili garlic sauce, and sesame oil until smooth.
• Season chicken. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated.
• Brown Chicken. Heat a large skillet over high heat, add some oil, then add the chicken. Fry until browned on the outside, but not necessarily cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from the pan and cover to keep warm.
• cook vegetablesS. In the same pan, reduce the heat to medium-low, add a little more oil, then add the peppers, onions, and peas. Let them cook for 4-5 minutes until the onions are soft. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
• End. Return the chicken to the pan, then pour in the sauce. Stir and cook for 1-2 minutes until everything comes together and the sauce has thickened slightly.
• Surcharge. Once the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has thickened, it’s ready to serve. Serve over rice with spring onions and chopped peanuts.

Recipe tips and suggestions

• Prepare yourself. When preparing a pan, it’s best to chop and measure everything before you start cooking. They cook at high heat, so everything goes quickly. So measure the sauce in advance and chop all the veggies. Don’t try to multitask while the chicken is cooking or the chicken will be overdone.
• spice level. If you don’t like it spicy, start small with the chili garlic sauce. Start with 1 tablespoon for the entire dish and then go up. If you like it spicy you’ll probably want to use more like 3 tablespoons, it’s really up to you how much you use.
• change protein. This is a very versatile dish where you can swap out the protein however you like. To make it vegetarian, use tofu. You can use pork, beef, or even shrimp. Whatever you like, it goes well with the sauce.
• Use the cornstarch. Don’t skip the step of turning the chicken in cornstarch before cooking. This serves a purpose! Not only does it add some texture to the chicken as it gets a bit crispy as it cooks, but it also keeps the chicken tender and juicy. It helps seal in the juices while forming the crust on the chicken, resulting in juicy pieces of chicken that are very tender and not chewy.

What other types of vegetables go in the pan?

You can really use any vegetable your family likes in a chicken stir-fry. Of course, I used onions, peppers, and snow peas for this variation, but there are tons of other veggies that work, too.

• zucchini
• broccoli
• Mushrooms
• cauliflower
• Edamame

How to serve spicy chicken stir fry

I like to serve this with white rice, but you can use brown rice or even cauliflower rice if you want to cut the carbs a bit. You can also serve it in salad cups, similar to these chicken lettuce wraps.

Top with spring onions and chopped peanuts for some texture and flavor.

Storage & Leftovers

If you have leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can reheat it in the microwave until warm.

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