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Braised Chicken with Chili and Green Peppers

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stir-frying, Braising
  • Cuisine: Asian-inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Braised Chicken with Chili and Green Peppers is a bold, savory dish with tender chicken wings simmered in a rich sauce, featuring soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and a spicy kick from fresh chilies. It’s a flavorful, high-protein dinner that pairs perfectly with rice


Ingredients

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  1. 1.5 lbs chicken wings, cut into bite-sized pieces

  2. 1 tbsp cooking oil

  3. 1 large onion, sliced

  4. 2 cloves garlic, minced

  5. 1-inch ginger, minced

  6. 23 green chilies, sliced (adjust to taste)

  7. 23 red chilies, sliced (adjust to taste)

  8. ½ cup soy sauce

  9. ¼ cup brown sugar

  10. 2 tbsp rice vinegar

  11. 1 tbsp cornstarch

  12. 2 tbsp water

  13. ¼ cup chicken broth (optional, adds richness)

  14. 1 tbsp sesame oil (for garnish)

  15. Chopped green onions (for garnish, optional)


Instructions

  • Marinate the Chicken:

    • In a bowl, mix chicken with 1 tbsp soy sauce.

    • Let marinate for 15 minutes.

  • Prepare the Sauce:

    • In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water.

    • Set aside.

  • Stir-Fry the Chicken:

    • Heat cooking oil in a wok over medium-high heat.

    • Add chicken and stir-fry until lightly browned.

    • Remove from the wok and set aside.

  • Sauté the Aromatics:

    • Add onions, garlic, and ginger to the wok.

    • Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  • Add the Chilies:

    • Add sliced green and red chilies and stir-fry for 1 more minute.

  • Braise the Chicken:

    • Return the chicken to the wok.

    • Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and stir to coat.

    • Add chicken broth (if using).

    • Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cover.

    • Simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.

 

  • Serve & Enjoy:

    • Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with green onions.

    • Serve hot with rice.


Notes

  • For a milder version, reduce the amount of chilies.

  • Chicken broth is optional but adds a nice richness to the dish.

  • Adjust the sweetness and acidity of the sauce by adding more or less brown sugar or rice vinegar to taste.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of the dish
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 850mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 16g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg