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Sweet & Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry

Sweet & Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry

with Lime, Green Beans & Jasmine Rice
4.0(11.8K)1691 Reviews
Michelle Doll Olson
Michelle Doll OlsonUpdated on June 02, 2026
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Calories
620 kcal
Protein
38g protein
Total
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Sesame
  • Soy
  • Wheat
  • Milk

We love addictively peppery take-out chicken stir-fry. Fortunately, this version is super speedy to whip up in your own kitchen. In just 20 minutes, you can have steamy jasmine rice, saucy chicken, tender green beans, and a sprinkle of spicy chili flakes if you want to amp up the heat. It’s safe to say it doesn’t get much better than this, folks.

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

6 ounce

Green Beans

1 tablespoon

Cornstarch

10 ounce

Chopped Chicken Breast

1 ounce

Sweet Thai Chili Sauce

½ cup

Jasmine Rice

4 tablespoon

Sweet Soy Glaze

(Contains: Sesame, Soy, Wheat)

1 unit

Lime

1 teaspoon

Garlic Powder

¼ ounce

Cilantro

1 unit

Chili Pepper

Not included in your delivery

1 tablespoon (tbsp)

Butter

(Contains: Milk)

1 tablespoon (tbsp)

Cooking Oil

teaspoon (tsp)

Salt

teaspoon (tsp)

Black Pepper

per serving
Calories620 kcal
Fat18 g
Saturated Fat5 g
Carbohydrate73 g
Sugar25 g
Dietary Fiber4 g
Protein38 g
Cholesterol115 mg
Sodium890 mg
Potassium360 mg
Calcium60 mg
Iron1.9 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Small pot
Paper Towel
Small Bowl
Whisk
Medium Pan

Cooking Steps

Cook Rice
1

• In a small pot, combine rice, ¾ cup water (1½ cups for 4 servings), and a big pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce heat to low. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Prep
2

• While rice cooks, wash and dry produce. • Trim green beans if necessary; cut crosswise on a diagonal into 1-inch pieces. (TIP: To do this quickly, line up several beans and slice all at once.) Pick cilantro leaves from stems; roughly chop leaves. Quarter lime. Thinly slice chili.

Mix Sauce & Season Chicken
3

• In a small bowl, whisk together half the cornstarch and ½ cup cold water until smooth. (For 4 servings, use all the cornstarch and 1 cup water.) Whisk in sweet soy glaze and chili sauce. Set aside. • Pat chicken* dry with paper towels. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.

Cook Beans & Chicken
4

• Heat a large drizzle of oil in a medium pan (use a large pan for 4 servings) over medium-high heat. Add green beans and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until bright green and just tender, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to a plate. • Add another drizzle of oil to pan, then add chicken. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, 3-5 minutes.

Make Stir- Fry
5

• Pour sauce into pan with chicken. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer. Cook, stirring, until thickened, 1-2 minutes. Turn off heat. • Stir in green beans, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime juice. Taste and add more lime juice, salt, and pepper if desired.

Finish & Serve
6

• Fluff rice with a fork and season with salt and pepper. TIP: Add 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) to rice for a richer flavor. • Divide rice between plates or bowls and top with chicken stir-fry. Add a pinch of chili if desired. Serve with any remaining lime wedges on the side.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Dec 2025
  • Flavor: Many loved the sweet-and-spicy sauce, though some found it too sweet; adjust spice levels to taste 🌶️.
  • Ease of prep: Quick and simple to make, with easy cleanup; great for busy weeknights.
  • Suggestions: Consider adding more veggies like carrots, bell peppers, or water chestnuts for variety and crunch.
  • Portions: Some felt rice and chicken amounts were small; consider increasing for heartier appetites.
  • Leftovers: Tastes even better the next day; rice stays fluffy when reheated.
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Reviews from our home cooks

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AnonymousCooked for 2 people
|Nov 15, 2021

Delicious. Chicken portion was a wee bit skimpy. I like the different sauces a lot, particularly the ability to add as much of the sweet chili sauce as I want so it is not too spicy for my taste. It was really fun and easy to make. I actually steamed the green beans. The rice you use is delicious.

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AnonymousCooked for 2 people
|Sep 27, 2021

This recipe was very good. I loved that the chicken was already cut up, which save me time. I also very much enjoyed the soy and sweet chili sauces and Jasmine is my fav rice! The only thing that was wrong with it was that the red chili pepper was not included in the package.

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AnonymousCooked for 2 people
|Sep 30, 2021

Sweet & Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry was absolutely amazing! Very easy to make and had a wonderful taste! I would for sure order this one again.

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AnonymousCooked for 2 people
|Sep 28, 2021

Much better than the Chicken & Snow Pea stir fry - lime was a big improvement. I zested and put the zest in the cooked rice.

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AnonymousCooked for 4 people
|Sep 29, 2021

I loved the crunchy freshness of the green beans! The chicken had a unique taste, edible, but different, buy what I'd say would be in a typical stir fry. I'd pick the Pork Bugogi Bowls way over this, but it was still 3 stars good 👍🏼

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AnonymousCooked for 2 people
|Sep 29, 2021

Really good! The green beans are so fresh. The chili adds just the right amount of spice to the dish. Thanks for providing the chicken already cut up - that saved some prep time.

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AnonymousCooked for 2 people
|Sep 28, 2021

This meal was amazing! I have some of the sauce left, so I am going buy the chicken, green beans, and jasmine rice tomorrow so I can eat it again. This was one if my favorites!

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AnonymousCooked for 2 people
|Oct 1, 2021

Somehow, it seemed like there was less food in this meal. It was delicious, but the portion just seemed smaller. Loved the crispy green beans in the spicy sauce. My husband thought the chicken was tough, and he found a piece of gristle, which just about made him quit eating!

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AnonymousCooked for 4 people
|Nov 14, 2021

We had some cherry tomatoes on hand so I tossed a cup or so into the pan halfway through stir-frying the green beans and it turned out great! Extra pop of color and flavor, everyone loved it!

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AnonymousCooked for 2 people
|Nov 15, 2021

Flavor was great. Next time, though, I will steam the beans first before trying to "fry" them. They took a long time to cook and never did get tender. The chicken was very tender and rice was good.

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