Sautéed Chicken in Spicy Chili Bean Sauce (辣豆瓣酱炒雞)

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Food made in China

 · 7 Jul 2023

Sautéed Chicken in Spicy Chili Bean Sauce (辣豆瓣酱炒雞)

Marinate Ingredients:

• Half chicken, cut into pieces
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp white pepper powder
• 1 Tbsp cornstarch
• 1 Tbsp oil

Cooking Ingredients:

• 1/3 red bell pepper, cut into small pieces
• 1/3 green bell pepper, cut into small pieces
• 1/3 yellow bell pepper, cut into small pieces
• 1/4 red onion, cut into small pieces
• 3 scallions, cut into small pieces
• 1 Tbsp oil
• 1.5 Tbsp spicy chili bean sauce
• 1 Tbsp minced garlic
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp cooking wine
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions:

• In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with soy sauce, white pepper powder, cornstarch, and oil.
• Mix well until the chicken is coated in the marinade.
• Let the chicken marinate for a few hours to enhance the flavors.
• Heat a cooking pan over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil.
• Add spicy chili bean sauce and minced garlic to the pan and sauté for a minute to release the flavors.
• Add the marinated chicken to the pan and stir-fry for a few minutes until it starts to cook.
• Pour in the soy sauce, cooking wine and chicken broth. Stir well.
• Close the lid and let the chicken cook for 10-12 minutes, or until it is fully cooked.
• Add the cut bell peppers, onions, and scallions to the pan.
• Increase the heat to high and cook, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables.
• Remove from heat and drizzle sesame oil over the dish.
• Your Sautéed Chicken in Spicy Chili Bean Sauce is now ready to be served.
• This dish pairs well with steamed rice or noodles. Enjoy the delicious and spicy flavors of this Chinese-style chicken stir-fry!