Sweet and Hot Pepper Chicken, Asian-Style Recipe

Sweet and Hot Pepper Chicken, Asian-Style

• Level: Easy
• Yield: Serves 6
• Nutritional Information Per Serving (1 of 6 servings): Calories 231, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Carbohydrates 13 g, Dietary Fiber 1 g, Sugar 8 g, Protein 27 g, Cholesterol 83 mg, Sodium 469 mg
• Total Time: 45 minutes
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Inactive Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• cup ketchup
• cup chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 2 teaspoons minced ginger
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons chopped green onion bottoms
• 10 dried red chilies
• 1 jalapeo, stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, and thinly sliced
• 1 cup sliced yellow onion
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro leaves

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Instructions

1. Fire up your kitchen adventure! In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and cornstarch. Add the chicken cubes and toss thoroughly to coat. Let marinate for 15 to 20 minutes while flavors dance and build excitement.
2. In another bowl, mix ketchup, chicken stock, chili garlic sauce, and sugar. Stir well and set asidethis bold sauce will ignite your taste buds.
3. Heat a wok over high heat and add vegetable oil, swirling to coat evenly. Toss in ginger, garlic, green onions, dried chilies, and jalapeos. Stir-fry until aromatic and chilies brown, about 20 to 30 secondsyour kitchen will sizzle with irresistible aromas!
4. Add the marinated chicken, red bell pepper, and onions. Stir-fry until chicken is nearly cooked and no longer pink, about 4 to 5 minutes. Watch the colors pop and textures come alive.
5. Pour in the sauce and bring to a boil. Toss everything to coat perfectly, cooking 1 to 2 more minutes for that glossy, flavorful finish.
6. Sprinkle sesame seeds, drizzle sesame oil, and stir in cilantro. Blend the flavors one last time, then remove from heatpure perfection awaits!
7. Serve hot on a platter with steamed white rice. Dive in and savor this sweet-heat explosion that'll have everyone craving seconds!

Recipe adapted from Emeril Lagasse