Fiery Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Stir-Fry
Fiery Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Stir-Fry balances sharp vinegar and soy with a candied edge, delivering a bright, punchy glaze over tender chicken. Red pepper heat, garlicky depth, and umami mingle with mushrooms, peas, and scallions for a lively bite. It’s great for a weeknight dinner when you want bold flavors without fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Fiery Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Stir-Fry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 32 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 44
- Heart Health
- 62
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over high heat.
- 2
Add chicken pieces and fry, stirring, until browned.
- 3
Pour in the vinegar, soy sauce, and sugar, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- 4
Season with red pepper flakes, garlic powder, onion powder, and ginger.
- 5
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 6
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning to taste.
- 7
The sauce should be very sweet; if it is too tart, add more sugar; if it is too sweet, add more vinegar.
- 8
Once the sauce suits your taste, add the mushrooms, peas, and green onions.
- 9
Simmer gently over low heat for another 5 minutes, until the mushrooms shrink slightly.
- 10
Stir together the cornstarch and water, then stir it into the sauce.
- 11
Continue to simmer until it reaches the desired thickness.
- Calories 561.41 kcal High 28%
- Protein 60.44 g Good Source 121%
- Carbohydrate 67.11 g 24%
- Total Fat 6.24 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.81 g Low Source 4%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 142.54 mg High 48%
- Sodium 1772.51 mg High 77%
- Dietary Fiber 5.0 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 51.48 g --
- Added Sugars 0.33 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 49.2 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.15 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 358.71 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 48.71 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 11.67 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Fiery Sweet and Sour Chicken Stir Fry is made with 14 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Button Mushrooms, Chicken Breast, Cornstarch, and Garlic Powder. Each serving provides about 561.41 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Fiery Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Stir-Fry made of?
- The main ingredients are Button Mushrooms, Chicken Breast, Cornstarch, Garlic Powder, Green Onion. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Fiery Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Stir-Fry?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 561.41 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Fiery Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Stir-Fry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 11 steps.
- Is Fiery Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Stir-Fry healthy?
- Fiery Sweet-and-Sour Chicken Stir-Fry has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 561.41 calories and 60.44 g of protein, or 121% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1772.51 mg (77% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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