Description
Succulent Spicy Bell Pepper Chicken delivers a flavor explosion that dances across palates with Mediterranean zest. Balanced heat and rich aromatics combine seamlessly, promising a delightful meal you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 320 grams (11.3 ounces) chicken breast
Vegetables:
- 200 grams (7 ounces) bell peppers (any color)
Coating and Seasoning:
- 1/2 cup tapioca powder (or cornstarch)
- 1 egg white
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Sauce Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1/2 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper or any chili powder
- 4 tablespoons water
Cooking Ingredient:
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Marinate chicken strips with dry seasonings for 20 minutes, allowing flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Dredge marinated chicken in egg white and flour, ensuring an even, uniform coating.
- Deep fry chicken pieces in hot oil until golden brown, creating a crispy exterior. Allow to rest briefly, then fry a second time for enhanced crunchiness.
- Prepare sauce by whisking ingredients together in a separate bowl until smooth and well-integrated.
- In a hot skillet, sauté minced garlic until aromatic, releasing its rich flavors.
- Add bell peppers to the skillet, quickly stir-frying for 30-45 seconds to maintain their vibrant color and slight crunch.
- Pour prepared sauce into the skillet, bringing to a rapid boil and stirring constantly for less than a minute to develop complex flavors.
- Gently fold fried chicken into the simmering sauce, coating each piece thoroughly and allowing sauce to thicken to desired consistency.
- Transfer immediately to serving plate, ideally atop steamed rice, ensuring the dish remains piping hot and appetizing.
Notes
- Marinading longer enhances flavor penetration, so consider extending to 30-45 minutes if time permits.
- Double-frying technique creates exceptionally crispy chicken exterior with tender inner meat, ensuring restaurant-quality texture.
- Adjusting spice levels by reducing or increasing chili sauce allows customization for different heat preferences and dietary needs.
- For gluten-free version, substitute wheat flour with cornstarch or rice flour to maintain crispy coating without compromising taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg