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:

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

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