HOT PEPPER CHICKEN | simple side dish | party starter | chicken with balsamic vinegar | quick recipe

hot peppers

🥗Healthier: mild peppers

💰Cheaper: bell peppers

Mild peppers reduce heat while maintaining flavor.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos are often less expensive.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: seitan

Tofu provides a plant-based option, while seitan is a cheaper protein alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is often more affordable.

Marinate chicken in soy sauce, garlic, and ginger for at least 30 minutes.

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

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

Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.

In the same skillet, add chopped capsicum, onion, dry red chilli, and whole black pepper.

Stir-fry vegetables for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.

Add chicken back to the skillet along with balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper powder.

Stir in corn flour mixed with water to thicken the sauce.

Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until sauce is glossy and thickened.

Garnish with chopped onion leaves and black olives before serving.

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