STIR-FRIED CHICKEN WITH MANGO AND PEPPERS

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This is from HeartSmart Chinese Cooking, by Steven Wong. Every single recipe in this book is delicious, and since I can't post them all, you should just buy it. The recipes are great because they taste authentically Asian, but are a lot lower in fat and salt than a lot of traditional recipes. Prep time includes marinating time. Can be served over rice, but I find it's a filling meal in itself.

Provided by horseplay

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced
1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 pinch pepper
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons ketchup
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 star anise
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
1 teaspoon chopped fresh garlic
1 large shallot, chopped
2 large mangoes, peeled,pitted,thinly sliced
1/2 cup toasted pecan halves
2 sprigs cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix the marinade ingredients in a bowl.
  • Put the raw chicken in and let it sit for half an hour.
  • Mix the sauce ingredients in another bowl and put aside.
  • Break off the star arms of the anise and throw away the middle.
  • Carefully press between your fingers until you hear a crack.
  • In a non-stick frying pan or a wok, heat the oil and the star anise on high heat.
  • Put in the chicken and stir-fry for about 4 or 5 minutes, until the chicken is opaque.
  • Put in the pepper slices, ginger, garlic and shallots and stir-fry for another minute.
  • Put in the sauce ingredients and stir to mix until it thickens a bit.
  • It should take about another minute.
  • Add the mango slices and mix gently until they're warmed through.
  • Garnish with the pecans and cilantro and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 528.1, Fat 26.7, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 32.9, Sodium 632, Carbohydrate 61.8, Fiber 9.5, Sugar 45.9, Protein 18.9

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