#Chili #Garlic #chicken | Garlic chicken dry | Chinese style chicken | Easy chicken side dish

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: paneer

Tofu provides a plant-based option while paneer is more affordable.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt water

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt water is a basic substitute.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a healthier thickening agent, and flour is widely available.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

White pepper offers a similar flavor profile, while paprika adds color.

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

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-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 chopped onions and bell peppers; sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Add green chilies and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Return chicken to the skillet and mix well with vegetables.

Add vinegar, sugar, and black pepper; stir to combine.

Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to the skillet; cook until sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.

Drizzle sesame oil over the dish and stir to combine.

Garnish with chopped spring onions before serving.

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