Chilli Chicken With Ginger And Red Peppers Recipe

Name: Chilli Chicken With Ginger And Red Peppers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornflour (Cornstarch); 55 ml light soy sauce; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 teaspoon sweet chili sauce; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 chili, seeded and thinly sliced (Red for colour); 1 clove garlic, finely chopped; 1 large red pepper, cut into strips; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 1 piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into strips.; 2 chicken breasts, cut into strips

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon cornflour (Cornstarch)
55 ml light soy sauce
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon sweet chili sauce
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 chili, seeded and thinly sliced (Red for colour)
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 large red pepper, cut into strips
1 onion, thinly sliced
1 piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into strips.
2 chicken breasts, cut into strips

1
Combine cornflour with 55ml water in a small jug or bowl.
2
Stir in the soy sauce, honey and chilli sauce, mix well and set aside.
3
Heat Vegetable Oil in wok, and stir fry chicken for 5 minutes until cooked, remove and keep warm.
4
Add Sesame oil to wok with chopped chilli and garlic, stir fry for 30 seconds.
5
Add peppers, onions and ginger and stir fry for a further 2- 3 minutes.
6
Return chicken to wok, add cornflour mix and stir until the sauce begins to thicken and chicken is hot.
7
Serve immediately with noodles.
8
If you want to save a few calories you could grill (broil) chicken or steak.
9
This should save 1.5 tbsp of Vegetable Oil.

253

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon cornflour (Cornstarch), 55 ml light soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon sweet chili sauce, and more.

Yes, Chilli Chicken With Ginger And Red Peppers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chilli Chicken With Ginger And Red Peppers

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Variations & substitutions

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