Trending Stir-fried Chicken Breast with Peppers

Name: Trending Stir-fried Chicken Breast with Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 2 pieces Chicken Breast (about 400g, sliced thinly); 1 large Green Bell Pepper (seeded and sliced); 1 large Red Bell Pepper (seeded and sliced); 3 cloves Garlic (minced); 1 inch piece Ginger (minced); 2 stalks Scallions (chopped, for garnish); 2 tbsp Cooking Oil (for stir-frying); 1 tbsp Soy Sauce (for marinade); 1 tbsp Cornstarch (for marinade); 0.25 tsp Salt (for marinade); 0.25 tsp White Pepper (for marinade); 1 tbsp Water (for marinade); 1 tbsp Soy Sauce (for sauce); 1 tbsp Oyster Sauce (for sauce); 1 tsp Cornstarch (for sauce); 0.25 cup Water (for sauce)

Discover how to make this trending Chinese stir-fried chicken breast with colorful bell peppers. This quick and easy recipe features tender marinated chicken, crisp vegetables, and a savory sauce, perfect for a delicious and healthy weeknight meal. It's a popular dish in China that's simple to prepare and packed with flavor.

#Stir-fry

#Chicken

#Peppers

#Chinese

#Quick Meal

#Healthy

#Dinner

Marinated Chicken

Recipe Information

15m

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

25m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Chinese

English

Nutrition (per serving)

280

Calories

28g

Protein

12g

Carbs

13g

Fat

Colorful Sliced Peppers

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Chicken and Peppers Stir-frying in Wok

Instructions

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Slice the chicken breasts into thin, bite-sized pieces.
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Slice the chicken breasts into thin, bite-sized pieces.
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Slice against the grain for more tender chicken.
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In a bowl, marinate the sliced chicken with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp white pepper, and 1 tbsp water. Mix well and set aside for at least 10 minutes.
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In a bowl, marinate the sliced chicken with 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp cornstarch, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp white pepper, and 1 tbsp water. Mix well and set aside for at least 10 minutes.
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Marinating helps tenderize the chicken and adds flavor.
3
Slice the green and red bell peppers into strips.
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Slice the green and red bell peppers into strips.
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Ensure uniform slices for even cooking.
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Mince the garlic and ginger, and chop the scallions.
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Mince the garlic and ginger, and chop the scallions.
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Fresh aromatics greatly enhance the flavor.
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Prepare the sauce by mixing 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl. Set aside.
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Prepare the sauce by mixing 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp oyster sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water in a small bowl. Set aside.
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Have the sauce ready before stir-frying as the cooking process is fast.
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Heat 1 tbsp cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through and lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the wok and set aside.
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Heat 1 tbsp cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry until cooked through and lightly browned, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the chicken from the wok and set aside.
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Don't overcrowd the wok; cook chicken in batches if necessary to ensure it browns properly.
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Add the remaining 1 tbsp cooking oil to the wok. Add the minced garlic and ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add the remaining 1 tbsp cooking oil to the wok. Add the minced garlic and ginger, stir-frying for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Be careful not to burn the garlic and ginger.
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Add the sliced bell peppers to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender-crisp.
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Add the sliced bell peppers to the wok and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender-crisp.
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Maintain high heat for a good stir-fry texture.
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Return the cooked chicken to the wok with the peppers and aromatics. Pour in the prepared sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats all ingredients, about 1-2 minutes.
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Return the cooked chicken to the wok with the peppers and aromatics. Pour in the prepared sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats all ingredients, about 1-2 minutes.
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Stir quickly to ensure even coating and prevent sticking.
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Garnish with chopped scallions and serve immediately with rice.
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Garnish with chopped scallions and serve immediately with rice.
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Enjoy hot for the best flavor and texture.