“Love that chicken from Popeyes” is the Louisiana Popeyes restaurant’s slogan. They are famously known for their fried chicken, but their Sweet Heat Sauce is my only go-to dipping sauce.
The sauce is sweet with a hint of heat. I have used it several times in meat dishes and stir fry vegetables. The sauce reminds me of sweet and sour sauce with a hint of spice. This makes it ideal for injecting flavor into bland vegetables such as broccoli, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, asparagus, and cabbage.
You will also love this Balsamic Ginger Garlic Brussels Sprouts
Here is a great side dish you will love. This Jerk Chicken Mac and Cheese is loaded with unique flavors.
In this blog, you will learn how I used the Popeyes sweet heat sauce in this simple and easy stir fry broccoli recipe.
Stir Fry Broccoli In Popeyes Sweet Heat Sauce
Here are all the ingredients You Will Need.
Broccoli Florets
salt
Sweet Heat Sauce
black Pepper
Cooking Oil
Garlic
Stir Fry Broccoli In Popeyes Sweet Heat Sauce
Equipment
- Wok
- Spoon
- Small Bowl
- Garlic Press
Ingredients
Stir Fry Broccoli
- 16 oz Broccoli Florets
- 3 tbs Olive Canola Oil Blend
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
Sweet Heat Sauce
- 2 packets Popeyes Sweet Heat Sauce
- 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
- 2 gloves Garlic, Minced
Instructions
Stir Fry Broccoli and Sweet Heat Sauce
- Heat oil in the wok for 1 minute.
- Add broccoli to heated oil. Use the spoon to stir broccoli and cook for 2 minutes.
Sweet Heat Sauce
- In a small bowl, empty the 2 packets of Popeyes sweet heat sauce.
- Use the garlic press to mince garlic bulbs.
- To the sauce, add the minced garlic and soy sauce.
- Mix together all ingredients.
- Pour sweet heat sauce mixture onto broccoli and stir.
- Allow cooking for 1-2 minutes over medium heat.
- Remove from wok and serve sweet heat stir fry broccoli,
Broccoli in Popeyes Sweet Heat Sauce.
Jazz Up Your Vegetables.
Popeyes Sweet Heat Sauce.
This is so creative and delicious! I loved the twist of the Popeye’s sauce. It definitely boosts the flavor of the broccoli.
Nice! This post makes me hungry.
I love cooked broccoli, especially with a delicious sauce. This recipe looks easy and tasty!
When I saw this, the Frank’s Hot Sauce ad came into my head – and I do like broccoli 😀