Chicken Bell Pepper
User Reviews
4.7
28 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
3 people
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Calories
212 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Chicken Bell Pepper
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This chicken bell pepper recipe is quick, easy, and healthy, with juicy chicken, colorful bell peppers, and a tasty Chinese brown sauce. It's my go-to recipe for busy weeknights. Serve it with steamed rice for a complete meal.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz (250g) chicken breast cut into pieces
- 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 inch (2-cm) ginger peeled and sliced
- 2 oz (50g) green bell pepper sliced
- 2 oz (50g) red bell pepper sliced
- 2 oz (50g) yellow bell pepper sliced
- 5 shiitake mushrooms sliced, fresh
Sauce:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 dashes ground white pepper
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with cornstarch. Set aside.
- Mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and stir to blend well.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a wok and stir-fry the chicken until the surface turns opaque, about 80% cooked. Remove and set aside.
- Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil and stir-fry the ginger until fragrant. Add the bell peppers and stir-fry until their aroma is released. Then, transfer the chicken back into the wok and stir to combine well with the bell peppers.
- Add the mushrooms and the sauce (stir it before using to prevent settling at the bottom). Stir-fry continuously until the sauce thickens and the chicken is fully cooked. Dish out and serve immediately.
Notes
- I marinate the chicken with cornstarch to create a light coating that locks in moisture. It helps the chicken stay tender while stir frying.
- Don't overcook. I cook the chicken just until it turns opaque—about 80% done—before setting it aside. This prevents it from overcooking and becoming dry.
- I make sure to cook the chicken on high heat for a short time. This quick cooking method keeps it tender and locks in all the juiciness.
- The Chinese brown sauce adds moisture and flavor. I keep an eye on it as it thickens to make sure it coats the chicken just right, giving it that perfect, tender texture.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
3people
Calories
212kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Cholesterol
48mg
(16%)
Sodium
255mg
(11%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 212 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 3people | |
| Calories | 212kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 48mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 255mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.7
28 reviews
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