Cucumber Challenge! Spicy Chicken & Cucumber Stir-Fry

Method10 steps · about 30 min

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   Step 1: Cut chicken (4) into bite-sized cubes and toss in 2 tsp soy sauce.

   Uses 4 boneless skinless chicken thighs · 2 tsp soy sauce for chicken

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   Step 2: Cut cucumber in half horizontally, then slice each half into ⅓-inch thick pieces on a bias.

   Uses 1 English cucumber

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   Step 3: Cut bell pepper into 1-inch cubes.

   Uses 1 red bell pepper

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   Step 4: Mix together sriracha, brown sugar (2 tsp), remaining soy sauce and sesame oil (1 tsp). Taste and adjust the balance of the sauce.

   Uses 2 Tbsp Sriracha hot sauce (I used the rooster brand for this) · 2 tsp brown sugar · remaining 3 tsp soy sauce · 1 tsp sesame oil

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   Step 5: Heat a little cooking oil in a wok. Sear the soy-marinated chicken until browned on both sides; it will finish cooking in the final stir-fry.

   Uses share of oil for chicken searing · chicken thigh cubes marinated in two teaspoons soy sauce

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   Step 6: Remove the chicken from the wok.

   Uses chicken browned on both sides, to finish cooking in the final stir-fry

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   Step 7: In the same wok, add more oil and saute garlic (4–5 clove) in it until golden.

   Uses 4–5 clove garlic · remaining cooking oil as needed for garlic

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   Step 8: Add cucumber, about 1/4 cup water, and about 2 Tbsp of the sauce. Cook until the cucumber is almost done to your liking, adding more water if it becomes too dry.

   Uses 0.25 cup water · additional water if cucumber pan becomes too dry · halved cucumber cut into one-third-inch slices · garlic sautéed in oil until golden · about two tablespoons of the mixed Sriracha, brown sugar, soy and sesame sauce

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   Step 9: Return the seared chicken, add the cut bell pepper and remaining mixed sauce, and toss for about 1 minute, or until the chicken is fully cooked through. If you prefer softer pepper, add it earlier with the cucumber.

   Finish chicken cucumber stirfry · 1 minUses remaining sauce after reserving two tablespoons for the cucumber · browned chicken and juices reserved outside the wok · red pepper cut into one-inch cubes · cucumber cooked with water and the first two tablespoons sauce

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    Step 10: Serve with jasmine rice. Enjoy!

    Uses ready cooked jasmine rice for serving · chicken cooked through with cucumber, red pepper and remaining sauce