🌶 Chinese Spicy HOT Chicken Stir Fry ~ How to Make Your SPICY HOT! 🌶

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is a gluten-free option.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu provides a plant-based protein option, while chicken thighs are often less expensive.

Prep all ingredients for the stir-fry before cooking.

Marinate about 1 pound of cubed boneless chicken thighs with soy sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch for about 20 minutes.

In a bowl, mix together 1/2 cup chicken broth, soy sauce, a couple tablespoons of ketchup, garlic, sugar, and sriracha sauce for the stir-fry sauce.

In a wok on high heat, add vegetable oil and spread the marinated chicken out in the wok, cooking for about 20 seconds before stirring to help brown it.

Cook the chicken for about 4-5 minutes until cooked through, then remove from the wok and set aside.

Wipe out the wok and return it to high heat, adding more oil if necessary.

Add diced onions, zucchini, and whites of green onions to the wok and toss, cooking for a couple of minutes.

Add mushrooms and whole pickled chili peppers to the wok, cooking for another minute.

Drizzle about a teaspoon of hot chili oil into the wok and stir everything together, cooking for another minute.

Return the cooked chicken and its juices to the wok, tossing everything together.

Pour in the prepared sauce, stirring well to prevent the cornstarch from sticking to the bottom, and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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