Chili Pepper Chicken

Chili Pepper Chicken is a vibrant and spicy dish that brings a delightful kick to your dinner table, combining tender chicken pieces with aromatic spices and fresh vegetables. This Halal Chinese specialty is perfect for those who enjoy bold flavors and a hint of heat.

Chili Pepper Chicken
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Chinese
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast - 300 grams, diced
  • Red bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
  • Green bell pepper - 1 medium, sliced
  • Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
  • Ginger - 1 inch, minced
  • Dried red chili peppers - 5-6 pieces
  • Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
  • Cornstarch - 1 tablespoon
  • Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
  • Spring onions - 2, chopped
  • Salt - to taste
  • Black pepper - to taste

Steps

  1. In a bowl, combine diced chicken, soy sauce, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic, ginger, and dried red chili peppers, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 8-10 minutes.
  4. Stir in the sliced red and green bell peppers and sauté for an additional 5 minutes until the peppers are tender.
  5. Drizzle sesame oil over the dish, mix well, and garnish with chopped spring onions before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Carbs: 15 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 75 mg
  • Total Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
  • Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, which supports muscle growth and repair.
  • Rich in vitamins and antioxidants from bell peppers and garlic.

Tags

ChineseHalalDinner