Party/Dawat Menu - Chicken Chilli Recipe | Chinese Street Food

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos is more affordable.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickening agent.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier while canola is more budget-friendly.

Slice chicken breast into thin strips.

Marinate chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and black pepper for 15 minutes.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over high heat until shimmering.

Add marinated chicken to the skillet and stir-fry until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add more oil if needed and sauté garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Add sliced onion and bell peppers, stir-frying until slightly softened, about 2-3 minutes.

Add green chilies and red chili powder, stirring to combine.

Return chicken to the skillet and mix well with vegetables.

Drizzle with vinegar and sesame oil, stirring to coat evenly.

Sprinkle with sugar and toss to balance flavors.

Garnish with chopped spring onions before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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