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barbecue chicken stir fry in skillet
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BBQ Chicken Stir Fry

Sweet and spicy chicken stir fry full of broccoli and peppers topped with BBQ sauce for a savory sweet meal we all love.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 yellow, red, or orange bell peppers cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 2 cups small broccoli florets
  • ½ cup sweet and spicy barbecue sauce
  • 3 green onions sliced thin

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Swirl to coat the pan and add the chicken. Toss to coat the pieces with butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Cook the chicken, tossing frequently, for 3-4 minutes until cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Add oil to the pan and add the bell peppers and broccoli. Toss to coat.
  • Cook the vegetables, stirring constantly, for about 4 minutes. While cooking, add a splash of water (about 2 tablespoons) to the pan and scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan.
  • When the vegetables are tender-crisp, add the chicken back to the pan along with the barbecue sauce and green onions. Stir to coat everything with the sauce and cook for about a minute to warm through. Serve warm, over rice if desired.