Stir-Fried Chicken with Broccoli and Peppers


Asian-inspired



Ingredients


- Spicy red pepper: 1, diced
- Pointy bell pepper: 1, diced
- Ginger: Thumb-sized piece, finely chopped
- Garlic: 4 cloves, finely chopped
- Broccoli: 1 head, cut into florets
- Peanut oil: As needed
- Soy sauce: To taste
- Chicken: 1 kilo, diced
- Salt: To taste
- Sugar: To taste
- Flour: Gluten-free, corn, or rice flour for coating

Preparation


1. Dice the spicy red pepper, pointy bell pepper, and ginger.
2. Finely chop 3 garlic cloves.
3. In a frying pan, heat a bit of peanut oil.
4. Add ginger and spicy red pepper to the pan and fry until aromatic.
5. Add the diced bell pepper and sauté on the side.
6. In another frying pan, fry the broccoli in peanut oil. Add soy sauce and mix in a small amount of ginger and red pepper.
7. In a large pan, mix the diced chicken with salt and a bit of peanut oil.
8. Add 4 finely chopped garlic cloves.
9. Stir in a small amount of the sauce developing from the bell peppers.
10. Add water, sugar, and salt to taste.
11. Ensure the chicken pieces are coated lightly with this sauce.
12. Gradually coat the chicken with a thin layer of gluten-free, corn, or rice flour.
13. Remove the broccoli from the frying pan.
14. In the same pan, heat more peanut oil.
15. Fry the coated chicken in a single layer, ensuring each piece has contact with the pan.
16. Sprinkle some flour on top while frying. Flip the chicken once or twice until just cooked through (it should remain tender).
17. Bind the bell pepper sauce with corn flour to thicken it.
18. Combine the cooked chicken with the thickened sauce.
19. Serve with the fried broccoli as a side or garnish.

Story


This dish is a flavorful blend of stir-fried chicken, vegetables, and a rich sauce inspired by Asian flavors. It balances spicy and savory notes with the crunch of fresh broccoli and peppers, making it a perfect weeknight dinner option.