Wednesday, 1 June 2016

Chicken Stir Fry with PeppersChicken Stir Fry with Peppers

Chicken Stir Fry with Peppers


Ingredients for Marinade
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons soy sauce
¾-1 teaspoon salt or to taste
¼-½ teaspoon pepper or to taste

Other ingredients 
450g (1Ib) boneless, skinless chicken
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium green bell pepper (capsicum) cut into ½ inch (1.2 cm) pieces
1 medium red bell pepper (capsicum) cut into ½ inch (1.2 cm) pieces
1 tablespoon soy sauce
¼ teaspoon-½ teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)

Instructions
Marinade: combine the water, cornstarch, soy sauce, salt and pepper in a medium bowl and stir thoroughly to mix. Add the chicken, stir to mix and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Heat a wok or a large skillet (frying pan) on medium high heat until very hot. Add vegetable oil, then add chicken mixture, green pepper and red pepper and stir-fry for 7 minutes.
Add the soy sauce and chilli flakes (if using) and stir fry for 1 minute until chicken is no longer pink. (if it seems a little dry add a little water or broth (stock).
Serve with steamed white rice or noodles.

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