Spice Up Your Life Stir Fry
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with the bold and vibrant "Spice Up Your Life Stir Fry," a perfect harmony of flavors and textures that will delight your taste buds. Featuring tender chicken or protein-packed tofu, crisp bell peppers, snow peas, broccoli, and julienned carrots, this colorful dish shines with the zest of fresh ginger and garlic mingled with the fiery kick of sriracha. A silky soy sauce-based marinade ensures irresistible umami, while sesame oil adds a nutty finish. Quick to prepare in just 35 minutes and easily adaptable with your favorite vegetables or noodles, this stir fry is a go-to recipe for those craving easy, healthy, and customizable meals. Serve it over fluffy rice or noodles and top it with sesame seeds and green onions for a restaurant-worthy presentation that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Boneless skinless chicken breast (or tofu for vegetarian option)
- 2 medium Bell pepper (red, yellow, or green)
- 1 large Carrot
- 2 cups Broccoli florets
- 1 cup Snow peas
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1.5 tablespoons Sriracha or chili paste
- 2 tablespoons Sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil (or any neutral cooking oil)
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons Water
- 1 teaspoon Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
- 2 Green onions, sliced (optional, for garnish)
- 4 cups Cooked rice or noodles (optional, for serving)
Instructions
Prepare the ingredients by cutting the chicken (or tofu) into bite-sized cubes, slicing the bell peppers into thin strips, peeling and julienning the carrot, and washing and trimming the broccoli and snow peas.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, sriracha, 1 tablespoon of water, and cornstarch to create a sauce. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken (or tofu) and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until fully cooked and slightly golden. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet, then add the minced garlic and grated ginger. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the bell peppers, carrot, broccoli florets, and snow peas to the skillet. Stir fry for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but still crisp.
Return the cooked chicken (or tofu) to the skillet, then pour in the prepared sauce. Stir well to coat all ingredients evenly. Let cook for 2-3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and everything is heated through.
Drizzle with sesame oil for added flavor and toss to combine.
Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired. Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2615 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.0 g | 101% | |
| Saturated Fat | 14.1 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 425 mg | 142% | |
| Sodium | 2669 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 271.3 g | 99% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.8 g | ||
| Protein | 194.0 g | 388% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.6 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 374 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 2678 mg | 57% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
