Ingredients

Creating this flavorful dish requires some simple ingredients, which you might already have in your pantry. Here’s what you’ll need:

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
2 tablespoons chili sauce (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Sesame seeds (for garnish)

If you’re missing an ingredient or two, don’t worry! You can substitute chicken thighs for breasts if you prefer, and use any color of bell pepper. The chili sauce can be tailored to your spice preference, just like how my abuela would adjust the heat in her famous salsas.

Instructions

Let’s get cooking! Here’s how to bring this fiery dish to life:

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken strips and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced bell peppers and onion. Sauté until they begin to soften, around 4-5 minutes.
Return the chicken to the skillet. Stir in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, chili sauce, and honey. Mix well to combine all the flavors.
Pour in the cornstarch mixture and stir to thicken the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, ensuring the chicken is cooked through and the sauce coats everything beautifully.
Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Cooking this dish is a sensory experience. From the sizzle of the chicken to the aroma of ginger and garlic filling the kitchen, it’s reminiscent of the bustling kitchen of my childhood, where every meal told a story.

Author: Jenny
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Cooking
Cuisine: International