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Chicken Bell Pepper

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.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 212 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 8 oz (250g) chicken breast cut into pieces
  • 1/2 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons 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 fresh shiitake mushrooms sliced
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

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  1. Marinate the chicken with cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. Mix all the sauce ingredients in a bowl and stir to blend well.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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.