PF Chang’s Spicy Chicken {Copycat Recipe}

This Copycat PF Chang's Spicy Chicken recipe is the perfect sweet and spicy stir fry served over rice with sesame seeds and scallions!

Why you'll love this recipe

• Perfect copycat: It tastes just like the dish from PF Chang's, for a fraction of the price.
• Homemade sauce: Make the sauce at home and adjust the spiciness according to your tolerance.

Ingredients and substitutions

• Canola oil – use any neutral cooking oil like olive oil.
• Chicken breast – make it with shrimp, beef or chicken thighs instead.
• Cornstarch – potato starch or arrowroot are good substitutes.
• Green onions – chives would also be good.
• Sesame seeds – white or black sesame seeds would both work.
• Sweet chili sauce – use a blend of hot sauce and honey for a similar taste.
• Soy sauce – coconut aminos or tamari are the best substitutes here.
• Hoisin sauce – oyster sauce or garlic teriyaki will provide a similar flavour.
• Garlic – fresh minced garlic is best but jarred minced garlic will work in a pinch.
• Chili flakes – feel free to leave these out altogether if you don’t like spice.
• Rice – use white or brown rice.
• Butter – margarine will also work.

How to make this recipe

Step 1: Make the sauce.

Mix the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, garlic and chili flakes together.

Step 2: Coat the chicken.

Toss the chicken in cornstarch. Meanwhile, cook the rice.

Step 3: Cook the chicken.

Stir fry the chicken until browned and cooked through.

Step 4: Add the sauce.

Toss the chicken with sauce, then serve over rice.

Frequently asked questions

Is PF Chang's spicy chicken like General Tso?

PF Chang's spicy chicken is basically their version of General Tso chicken as it has very similar flavours.

How spicy is it?

It's definitely got some kick to it, but the sweet chili sauce adds a bit of sweetness. To make it less spicy, add less chili flakes.

How many calories are in this recipe?

The PF Chang's spicy chicken has 570 calories per serving without the rice (which adds an extra 220 calories). In comparison, one serving of my version has 449 calories including the rice.

Storing and reheating

Storing: Store the leftovers in the fridge for 5 days.

Freezing: Freeze the spicy chicken for up to 3 months, then thaw in the fridge overnight.

Reheating: Reheat in a skillet on the stovetop or in the microwave for 1-2 minutes.

Meal prep tools for this recipe

• Grab some glass meal prep bowls if you plan on storing the leftovers.
• A rice cooker is invaluable for saving time, and it cooks other grains, too!
• I get all my free-range chicken from Butcher Box, conveniently delivered to me frozen.