Peppery and Tasty
Have you ever had those moments when you just want to cook a simple but tasty meal, eat within thirty minutes and then move on to the next chore or activity of the day? I have several of those moments so I’m constantly looking for easy recipes to add on to my repertoire. This chicken stir fry is one of my go to quick meals. It basically requires soy sauce, peppers and dry sherry besides basic ingredients like vegetable oil, cornstarch and salt.
I used green and red bell peppers but you can mix and match them the way you desire. You should not leave out the green pepper because it has a more pungent intense flavour and smell. It makes a great difference to the final taste of the chicken. I love this simple recipe. It’s quick and very tasty. I wish you a very happy weekend.
Ingredients for Marinade
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- ¾-1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼-½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
Other ingredients
- 450g (1Ib) boneless, skinless chicken
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium green bell pepper (capsicum) cut into ½ inch (1.2 cm) pieces
- 1 medium red bell pepper (capsicum) cut into ½ inch (1.2 cm) pieces
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon-½ teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
Please always assemble ingredients before you start
Combine the water, cornstarch, soy sauce, salt and pepper in a medium bowl and stir thoroughly to mix.
Add the chicken, stir to mix and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Heat a wok or a large skillet (frying pan) on medium high heat until very hot. Add vegetable oil, then add the chicken mixture, green pepper and red pepper and stir-fry for 7 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink and cooked through..
Add the sherry, soy sauce and chilli flakes (if using) and stir fry for 1 minute.. Serve with steamed white rice or noodles. If it seems a little dry add a little water or broth (stock).
I cooked this early in the morning so there was no rice in sight until dinner time
Please just imagine serving this with some steamed rice. It was delicious
Chicken Stir Fry with Peppers
Preparation Time: 20 minutes; Cooking Time: 15 minutes + 30 minutes standing time; Serves: 4
Ingredients for Marinade
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- ¾-1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ¼-½ teaspoon pepper or to taste
Other Ingredients
- 450g (1Ib) boneless, skinless chicken
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium green bell pepper (capsicum) cut into ½ inch (1.2 cm) pieces
- 1 medium red bell pepper (capsicum) cut into ½ inch (1.2 cm) pieces
- 2 tablespoons dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- ¼ teaspoon-½ teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Marinade: combine the water, cornstarch, soy sauce, salt and pepper in a medium bowl and stir thoroughly to mix. Add the chicken, stir to mix and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Heat a wok or a large skillet (frying pan) on medium high heat until very hot. Add vegetable oil, then add chicken mixture, green pepper and red pepper and stir-fry for 7 minutes, or until chicken is no longer pink and cooked through..
- Add the sherry, soy sauce and chilli flakes (if using) and stir fry for 1 minute (if it seems a little dry add a little water or broth (stock).
- Serve with steamed white rice or noodles.
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Liz
A great dish, Liz. Love simple, 30 minute meals. I’m really impressed with your knife skills. My chopped shciken NEVER looks like that. Butchered, yes. Chopped, never. 🙂
Hi John,
You must know by now that I love pretty looking things. I took a great deal of time trying to cut perfect dices. I almost measure with a ruler (LOL). My best wishes to Max.
Liz
I m trying that too 🙂
Happy Trying!
Liz
It looks delicious and sounds simple.
Thank you, it’s. Have a lovely Sunday!
Liz
I could talk about this stir fry all day… it looks delicious! 🙂
Thank you. Have a lovely Sunday!
Liz
I love chicken stir fries, they’re my go to meal when I’m in a hurry and want something healthy for dinner. 🙂
Me too. Love love it. Enjoy your weekend!
Liz
This looks great. I love having quick and easy stir fry too. Mine usually have broccoli and mushrooms or other veggies since I don’t like peppers. Enjoy the weekend!
I made one with broccoli and mushrooms and green onions. I’ll be posting it soon. i know you don’t like peppers. I love, love all the peppers! yum. I hope Sunday is great for you!
Liz
Sembra veramente delizioso. 🙂
Ha I only understood delizioso. Thank you and have a great weekend!
Liz
This is my kind of meal, Liz–full of protein and flavors and quick to make. Your presentation is also lovely–the chicken and vegetables are so perfectly cubed. Thank you for the recipe, and enjoy your weekend!
Hi Ngan,
Thanks for the compliment; for the kind words and for visiting. I love this meal, too. I wish you a fantastic weekend!
Liz
Yummy! I love stir fries and this looks delish.
Thank you. Great weekend to you!
Liz
This is such a lovely meal, Liz! Have a safe and great weekend! 🙂 xx
Thank you. Pleasant weekend to you too!
Liz
I think what I’ll do is look at this while eating rice. But I think I can try to cook this one, hehehe. Hope it would look as great as yours! 🙂
You can look and eat rice, but even better try and make it because it’s easy to make in minutes. Enjoy your weekend!
Liz
Look while eating rice but also try and make it. It’s so simple..Have a lovely Sunday!
Great idea, which sounds delicious. I’d be inclined to try it with some added carrots or asian mushrooms just to bulk up the dish a bit (like you see in takeaway sweet/sour for example).
Oh Yes, It can be bulked up with some crimea mushrooms, carrots and anything else that suits your palate. I just seem to love peppers a lot. Have a wonderful weekend!
Liz
Sweet, savory & spicy! Yum! 😀
Ha ha you’ve hit the nail on the head, Hari. I’ve nothing more to add. Enjoy your weekend!
Liz
Nice to know about your wonderful blog and this is a fantastic recipe. Thanks Liz, for visiting my blog and liking my post.
Hi Ashly,
Thanks for visiting my blog too. I saw some really yummy lamb chops. Have a pleasant weekend!
Liz
Such a beautiful recipe with great, colorful vegetables and classic flavors. The use of sherry and cornstarch are so smart!
Hi Shanna,
Thank you. I’m practically falling asleep but trying hard to finish going through my messages. I think I’ll soon be off to dreamland. Thanks for complimenting and best wishes to your family and friends.
Best…Liz
Definitely making this!
Happy baking, Joanna. Nice weekend to you!
Liz
Love that the recipe has both soy sauce and dry sherry!! Pinning it !!
Hi Cecile
I sipped quite a bit of that dry sherry before it went into the pot…LOL. I love recipes that call for sherry! Thanks so much for pinning. My pinning skills have gone to the dogs
Liz
About ‘sherry’… I bought/brought a bottle to our house in the Pocono Mountains to try – for the first time – a recipe for marinated/barbequed pork. A bit went into the recipe…. and the rest went into me!!! (Now that I think of it… I should post that recipe!!)
Please post it. I’m sure it tastes fabulous. I always restrain myself from the first sip…coz if you do, there’ll be a second and a third and a gulp and soon….have a good night and please post the recipe!
Liz
A mouth watering treat! Would be a great meal to whip up after a long day at work! Simple is sometimes so nice. It would be steamed rice for me as an accompaniment! Thanks Liz!
Ha ha so you and I think alike. Thanks Sandy. I’m watching news about the plane that disappeared into oblivion. What a sad and tragic story.
Enjoy the warm weather and best wishes to family and friends!
Liz
Nice one Liz! Have a great weekend.
Thank you Dave, Have a good one too!
Liz
Er…who’s Dave?
Ha ha Dave has a blue Gravatar like yours (http://davebakes.com) I am half asleep…LOL Fred sorry for the mix-up. I am writing with my eyes half closed. have a wonderful weekend!
Liz
Yum! Looks tasty.
Thanks, Dave. I hope you had a lovely weekend?
Best wishes, Liz
Still having it! Watching movies, doing laundry, and thinking up something to make for tomorrow–I love weekends! See ya!
Ha ha I have watched tons of movies this week. I did laundry earlier in the week. I am also brooding over what to cook tomorrow. I adore weekends. Enjoy the rest of the weekend.
Liz
A sprinkle of sesame seeds?? I always forget to marinate the chicken, but I’ll bet that improves the flavor immensely.
We are having something similar tonight. My stir fry veggies are already cooked (read: leftovers!), and the chicken thighs are in the Nesco roaster – another 20 degrees until done. Israeli cous cous to round it out.
WordPress is being very vexing tonight. The LIKE area is not loading, so consider this my LIKE! ;->
Thank you for the like, Judie. WordPressi can be more than vexing sometimes. I wish i’d sprinkled sesame seeds. I love them a lot, but I guess I added some sesame oil…oh no I didn’t. I made 4 different stir fries last week so a bit of jumble in the mind. I hope you enjoyed the similar something. Have a good night!
Liz
That s a quick one:)
Indeed it is, Pam. Great weekend!
Liz
I make something similar when I’m on the go. It’s a great meal to make in bulk for the week.
I totally agree. I love easy life. Have a great weekend!
Liz