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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1.5 lbs chicken wings, cut into bite-sized pieces
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1 tbsp cooking oil
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1 large onion, sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1-inch ginger, minced
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2–3 green chilies, sliced (adjust to taste)
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2–3 red chilies, sliced (adjust to taste)
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½ cup soy sauce
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¼ cup brown sugar
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2 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tbsp cornstarch
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2 tbsp water
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¼ cup chicken broth (optional, adds richness)
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1 tbsp sesame oil (for garnish)
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Chopped green onions (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
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Marinate the Chicken:
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In a bowl, mix chicken with 1 tbsp soy sauce.
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Let marinate for 15 minutes.
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Prepare the Sauce:
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In a small bowl, whisk together the remaining soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water.
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Set aside.
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Stir-Fry the Chicken:
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Heat cooking oil in a wok over medium-high heat.
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Add chicken and stir-fry until lightly browned.
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Remove from the wok and set aside.
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Sauté the Aromatics:
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Add onions, garlic, and ginger to the wok.
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Stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
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Add the Chilies:
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Add sliced green and red chilies and stir-fry for 1 more minute.
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Braise the Chicken:
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Return the chicken to the wok.
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Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and stir to coat.
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Add chicken broth (if using).
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Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to low, and cover.
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Simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken is tender and sauce thickens.
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Serve & Enjoy:
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Drizzle with sesame oil and garnish with green onions.
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Serve hot with rice.
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Notes
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For a milder version, reduce the amount of chilies.
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Chicken broth is optional but adds a nice richness to the dish.
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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