BRAISED CHICKEN WITH PEPPERS

BRAISED-CHICKEN-WITH-PEPPERS

Ingredients

  • 3 red peppers
  • 1 tblsp oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 lb chicken meat
  • 1 oz fresh ginger
  • 2 tblsp oil
  • pinch of brown sugar
  • 2 tsp sherry
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 2 tsp soy sauce

Instructions

  1. Core the peppers and cut into thin rings. Fry in the oil and salt for 1 minute.
  2. Add 2 tablespoons water, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for 2 minutes. Drain.
  3. Cut the chicken into 1 inch pieces. Chop the ginger finely, fry both chicken and ginger in oil for 1 minute.
  4. Add the sugar and sherry.
  5. Mix the cornstarch to a smooth paste with the soy sauce and add to the pan.
  6. Heat gently, stirring until slightly thick end. Add the peppers and cook for 1 minute.