Sweet Pepper Chicken With 5-Spice Recipe

Name: Sweet Pepper Chicken With 5-Spice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups brown rice, cooked to package directions; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; 1 12 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size chunks; salt and coarse black pepper; 2 sweet bell peppers, seeded and cubed into bite-size pieces; 1 sliced onion; 1 inch minced gingerroot; 3 -4 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 ½ teaspoons Chinese five spice powder; 3 tablespoons dry sherry; 2 tablespoons honey; ¼ cup tamari soy sauce, eyeball the amount; ¾ cup chicken stock; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; ¼ cup chopped chives

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups brown rice, cooked to package directions
2 tablespoons cooking oil
1 12 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size chunks
salt and coarse black pepper
2 sweet bell peppers, seeded and cubed into bite-size pieces
1 sliced onion
1 inch minced gingerroot
3 -4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 ½ teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
3 tablespoons dry sherry
2 tablespoons honey
¼ cup tamari soy sauce, eyeball the amount
¾ cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon cornstarch
¼ cup chopped chives

1
Heat about 1 tablespoon of oil over high heat in nonstick skillet and add chicken seasoned with a little salt and lots of black pepper.
2
Stir-fry chicken until browned and remove to a plate.
3
Add another tablespoon of oil and allow to heat until it ripples and begins to smoke.
4
Then add peppers, onions or shallot and stir fry 2 minutes.
5
Add ginger, garlic and 5 spice powder and season vegetables with a little more black pepper.
6
Add sherry and shake pan for 30 seconds, then add honey or agave, Tamari and stock.
7
Stir corn starch into a little water to dissolve, then add to sauce and thicken 1 minute.
8
Slide chicken back in heat through a minute more.
9
Serve chicken with rice and garnish with chives.

637

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

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.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups brown rice, cooked to package directions, 2 tablespoons cooking oil, 1 12 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size chunks, salt and coarse black pepper, and more.

Yes, Sweet Pepper Chicken With 5-Spice 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!

Sweet Pepper Chicken With 5-Spice

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