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Spicy Glazed Chicken with Stir-Fried Cucumbers and Scallions – A Flavor-Packed, Balanced Meal Perfect for Quick and Easy Weeknight Dinners

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Spicy Glazed Chicken with Stir-Fried Cucumbers and Scallions is a quick, bold, and balanced weeknight dinner. Juicy chicken is coated in a spicy-sweet glaze, paired with refreshing stir-fried cucumbers and aromatic scallions for a satisfying, restaurant-style dish made at home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 1 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 cups cucumber, sliced into thin half-moons
  • 4 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooked rice, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha, honey, and rice vinegar to make the glaze.
  2. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  4. Add chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add remaining oil, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Add cucumbers and stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until just tender but still crisp.
  7. Add scallions and cook for another minute.
  8. Return chicken to the pan and pour in the glaze. Toss to coat and cook for another 1–2 minutes until heated through and sticky.
  9. Serve hot over rice if desired.

Notes

  • Use chicken breast instead of thighs if preferred.
  • Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing sriracha.
  • Stir-fried cucumbers retain a refreshing crunch—don’t overcook.
  • Make it gluten-free by using tamari instead of soy sauce.

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Keywords: spicy chicken, stir-fry cucumbers, scallions, quick dinner, Asian glaze, weeknight meal

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