Main dishes

Chicken Firecracker -inspired version of a favorite

Name: Chicken Firecracker -inspired version of a favorite
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 2 chicken breasts; 1 red bell pepper; 1 yellow bell pepper; 1 small red onion; a handful of sugar snap peas; 4-6 dried chili peppers; cooked white rice; 2 tablespoons chili sauce (Sriracha); 1.5 tablespoons light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce; 1.5 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon black bean paste; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; white sesame seeds; black sesame seeds; chili flakes or Shichimi seasoning

Spicy, sweet and hot wok dish inspired by the iconic Firecracker Chicken.

Main dishes ⏱ 45 min

Chicken Firecracker -wersja inspirowana ulubiona

Ingredients

2 chicken breasts
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 small red onion
a handful of sugar snap peas
4-6 dried chili peppers
cooked white rice

Firecracker Sauce

2 tablespoons chili sauce (Sriracha)
1.5 tablespoons light soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1.5 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon black bean paste
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon white pepper

Garnish

white sesame seeds
black sesame seeds
chili flakes or Shichimi seasoning

Method

INTRO

Spicy, sweet and hot wok dish inspired by the iconic Firecracker Chicken.

Mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl.

Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a wok or a large skillet.

Add the dried chili peppers.

Sauté for about 30 seconds.

Add the chicken cut into cubes.

Sauté over high heat for 4–5 minutes.

Add the onion, bell pepper, and sugar snap peas.

Sauté for another 3 minutes, stirring constantly.

Pour in the prepared sauce.

Stir vigorously for 1–2 minutes until the ingredients are coated in a glossy glaze.

Serve next to the cooked rice.

Tips

💡 For an even spicier version, add fresh red chili.

💡 If you don’t have black bean paste, omit it.

💡 **The vegetables should remain slightly crunchy.**

Warnings

⚠️ Dried chili peppers are used mainly to flavor the dish and are usually not eaten.