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Lemongrass Chicken and Bell Pepper Stir-Fry


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  • Author: Tania Goulart
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 3 1x

Description

This is a SUPER healthy and light recipe, that is so easy to make for a delicious weekday meal.


Ingredients

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  • 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 to 2 lbs), halved, then cut into thin strips
  • 20 gm dried porcinis
  • 2 Tblsp Safflower Oil (or Canola)
  • 1 cup scallions/green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 lemongrass stalk, bulb only, finely chopped
  • 4 small or 3 large garlic cloves
  • 1 Tblsp freshly grated ginger
  • 2 bell peppers, stemmed, cored and seeded, cut into thin strips then halved
  • 2 Tblsp Asian fish sauce
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Lightly season the chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat up a wok or frying pan on high heat, once it heats up a bit, add the oil. Once the oil has warmed up, just before it begins to smoke, Add the chicken and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until opaque and slightly golden. Once cooked through, remove and set onto a plate.
  3. Add the scallions/green onions, and stir fry for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  4. Place the lemongrass, garlic and ginger in the pan and stir fry for just under a minute.
  5. Add the bell peppers and cook through about 1 more minute.
  6. Add the broth and fish sauce, bring to a simmer at medium heat, add the chicken back into the pan to reheat.
  7. Serve right away with rice and ENJOY!
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins