Sweet & Spicy Trinidadian Chicken Stir-fry

Tender pieces of chicken breast quickly stir-fried with colorful bell peppers in a sweet and spicy soy-based sauce. Served over instant vermicelli noodles for a fast and flavorful Trini-Chinese inspired dinner.

• Prep: 10 min
• Cook: 18 min
• Total: 28 min
• Servings: 5
• Cuisine: Trinidadian
• Difficulty: Easy
• Cost: $3.94/serving

Dietary

• Dairy-Free
• Nut-Free
• Egg-Free
• Kosher
• Halal
• High-Protein

Tags

• quick
• spicy
• savory
• stir-fry
• crowd-pleaser

Ingredients

• 1.25 pound chicken breast (boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch pieces)
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
• 2 tablespoon olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1 red bell pepper (medium, thinly sliced)
• 1 yellow bell pepper (medium, thinly sliced)
• 4 clove garlic (minced)
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
• 0.5 cup soy sauce
• 0.25 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 1 tablespoon sriracha sauce
• 10 ounce vermicelli noodles (uncooked)
• 0.25 cup green onion (sliced, for garnish)

Instructions

1. Toss the chicken breast pieces with 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside.
2. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, and sriracha sauce. Set aside.
3. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
4. Add the sliced red bell pepper, yellow bell pepper, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the same skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
5. While vegetables cook, prepare the instant vermicelli noodles according to package directions, typically by soaking in hot water for 3-5 minutes, then draining.
6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the vegetables. Pour the sauce mixture over everything and stir to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
7. Add the drained vermicelli noodles to the skillet and toss to combine. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve immediately.

Notes

To ensure your soy sauce is kosher, look for a certified kosher symbol on the bottle. If you prefer a less spicy dish, reduce the amount of sriracha or omit it entirely. Thinly slicing bell peppers will help them cook faster.

Nutrition (per serving)

• Calories: 460
• Protein: 37 g
• Carbohydrates: 54 g
• Fat: 12 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sodium: 1200 mg
• Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
• Sugar: 17 g
• Cholesterol: 85 mg