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Sweet Chili Garlic Chicken Stir Fry

This Sweet Chili Garlic Chicken Stir Fry is a deliciously spicy and savory dish that brings the flavors of Asian cuisine to your table. Quick to prepare and packed with colorful vegetables, this dish offers a perfect balance of sweetness from the chili sauce and depth from garlic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 4 People
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Wok or large skillet
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 Chef's knife
  • 1 Measuring cups and spoons
  • 1 Serving spoon
  • 1 Cooking spatula

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 medium bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 1 cup snap peas
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup sweet chili sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • for serving cooked rice or noodles optional

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the ingredients: Thinly slice the chicken breast, bell pepper, and zucchini. Mince the garlic. Set everything aside.
  • In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Add the sweet chili sauce and soy sauce to the bowl and stir to combine.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add the garlic to the pan and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the sliced chicken to the pan, seasoning it with salt and pepper. Cook for about 5 minutes or until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
  • Add the bell pepper, zucchini, and snap peas to the pan. Stir-fry the vegetables with the chicken for another 3 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
  • Pour the sweet chili sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything evenly and cook for an additional 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
  • Remove from heat and serve over cooked rice or noodles if desired.

Notes

You can adjust the level of sweetness and spiciness by adding more or less sweet chili sauce.
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with tofu or tempeh.
Feel free to mix in other vegetables such as broccoli or carrots based on your preference.