Pei Wei Spicy Chicken Recipe
A quick and flavorful recipe for Pei Wei-style spicy chicken, perfect for a weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup rice vinegar
- 0.125 cup sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha or more to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 0.5 cup green onions sliced, for garnish
- 0.25 cup sesame seeds toasted, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, honey, cornstarch, minced garlic, grated ginger, and Sriracha. This is your sauce.
- Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the sauce and toss to coat evenly. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken to the hot skillet in a single layer. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through.
- If there's excess sauce, let it bubble and thicken for another minute or two, coating the chicken.
- Serve the spicy chicken hot, garnished with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
This recipe is best served immediately. You can adjust the Sriracha to your preferred level of spiciness.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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