Description
This Spicy Jalapeño Chicken Stir-Fry is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breast pieces stir-fried with colorful bell peppers and fresh jalapeños. Enhanced with a spicy and savory sauce made from soy, hoisin, and sriracha, it makes a perfect quick and healthy weeknight meal that can be served over steamed rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
Vegetables
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1–2 fresh jalapeños, thinly sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Chopped green onions and fresh cilantro, for garnish
Sauces & Condiments
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp sriracha (adjust to heat preference)
Oils & Seasonings
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces and cook until they are lightly browned and cooked through, seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Stir-fry Vegetables: Add the chopped red, yellow, and green bell peppers along with the minced garlic to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the peppers are slightly tender but still crisp, maintaining their vibrant color.
- Add Sauce: Stir in the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sriracha. Toss everything thoroughly so that the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated with the flavorful spicy glaze.
- Garnish: Remove the skillet from heat. Top the stir-fry with fresh, thinly sliced jalapeños, chopped green onions, and fresh cilantro to add extra flavor and a fresh, aromatic finish.
- Serve: Serve the Spicy Jalapeño Chicken Stir-Fry hot, ideally over steamed rice or noodles to complete the meal.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of jalapeño and sriracha to control the heat level according to your preference.
- Use gluten-free soy and hoisin sauce alternatives to make this dish gluten-free.
- For a low-sodium option, use low-sodium soy sauce and reduce added salt.
- Chicken breast can be substituted with boneless thigh for juicier texture.
- Serve immediately for best texture and flavor; stir-fries do not reheat well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
Keywords: spicy chicken stir-fry, jalapeño chicken recipe, quick dinner, Asian stir-fry, healthy chicken dish
