Friday 18 July 2014

Sweet & Spicy Chicken Stir Fry

Recipe calls for "sambal oelek".  Local grocery stores do not carry this ingredient; will try my luck at Loblaws Super store.  As per google search; if no luck, I can use  sriracha (aka rooster sauce) or a Chinese garlic hot pepper blend as a substitute. Settled for: "A taste of Thai - Garlic Chili Pepper Sauce.  




  • Combine and set aside:
  • 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lower-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon "sambal oelek"
  • 1 teaspoon dark sesame oil
  • 3/4 teaspoon cornstarch

  • Heat a large wok or large heavy skillet over high heat. 
  • Add:  1 tablespoon canola oil to pan; swirl to coat.
  • Add:  1 lb skinless, boneless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • Stir-fry 4 minutes or until browned and done. 
  • Remove chicken from wok
  • Add:   1 tablespoon canola oil to wok; swirl to coat. 
  • Add:   8 ounces sugar snap peas
  •            1 red bell pepper, sliced
  •            1/2 medium red onion, cut into thin wedges
  • Stir-fry 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender
  • Stir in brown sugar mixture; cook 1 minute or until thickened. 
  • Stir in chicken; toss to coat. 
  • Sprinkle with:  1/4 c sliced green onions and 1/4 c unsalted dry roasted peanuts

Dish was tasty and easy to prepare.  Filling.  Sauce not nearly as hot as I thought it would be.  Great if you were on the run but we felt we were lacking something; another side dish?  egg rolls?   Sweet n Sour Chicken balls?   

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