Sweet & Spicy Pepper Chicken

This better-than-takeout dinner is a total sticky sauce obsession!

Ingredients :

For the Chicken:

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-size pieces – the star of this crispy chicken stir fry

1/2 cup cornstarch (for that light crispy coating)

Salt & black pepper

Oil for frying

For the Sweet & Spicy Sauce:

1/3 cup soy sauce – base of that sweet and spicy glaze

1/4 cup honey or brown sugar

2 tablespoons ketchup

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 teaspoon sesame oil

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon grated ginger

1–2 teaspoons chili flakes (adjust heat level!)

1 tablespoon cornstarch + 2 tablespoons water (slurry)

For the Veggie Mix:

1 cup broccoli florets

1/2 red bell pepper, chopped

1/2 green bell pepper, chopped

1/2 onion, chunked

4–5 dried red chilies (optional for that bold spicy kick energy)

1 green onion, sliced

How to Make It :

Coat & Fry the Chicken:

Season chicken with salt and pepper, then toss in cornstarch until evenly coated. Fry in hot oil until golden and crispy, about 4–5 minutes. This creates that irresistible crispy chicken stir fry texture, giving you true restaurant-style Chinese takeout vibes and a major weeknight dinner win.

Stir-Fry the Veggies:

In a wok or large skillet, sauté broccoli, peppers, onion, and dried chilies until tender-crisp. This colorful combo adds freshness and balances the bold sauce, turning it into a flavor-packed stir fry meal and a serious better-than-takeout dinner.

Make the Sticky Sauce:

In the same pan, combine soy sauce, honey, ketchup, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Bring to a simmer. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until thick and glossy. This step locks in that dreamy sweet and spicy glaze, delivering pure sticky sauce perfection.

Toss It All Together:

Add crispy chicken back into the pan and toss until every piece is coated in that bold sauce. Let it bubble for 1–2 minutes so the flavors cling beautifully. Now you’ve got the ultimate sweet and spicy pepper chicken, packed with serious takeout-style comfort food energy.

Garnish & Serve:

Sprinkle with green onions and serve hot over steamed rice. This final touch seals the deal on your crowd-pleasing dinner idea and next-level Asian-inspired weeknight meal.

Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 20 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes | serving : 3–4 person

Calories: ~540 per serving | Protein: ~38g per serving