Pepper Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry

This Pepper Chicken and Broccoli Stir Fry is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that bursts with flavor. Utilizing the savory goodness of chicken thighs and a medley of vibrant vegetables, this recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. Let's dive into this mouth-watering creation!

Ingredients

🍗 4 chicken thighs (skin-on or boneless and skinless)
🌶️ 1 teaspoon paprika
🧄 1 teaspoon garlic powder
🧅 1 teaspoon onion powder
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
🌽 2 tablespoons cornstarch
🥦 1 cup broccoli florets
🌶️ 1 red bell pepper, sliced
🌶️ 1 green bell pepper, sliced
🧄 2 cloves garlic, minced
🧅 1 onion, sliced
🍲 1/2 cup chicken broth
🧂 2 tablespoons soy sauce
🥢 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
🌽 1 tablespoon cornstarch (for sauce, mix with a little water, creating a slurry)

Instructions

Preparation of Chicken:
- Season the chicken thighs with paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Mix until the chicken is well-coated with the spices, then add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and mix again.
Cooking the Chicken:
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add the seasoned chicken thighs.
- Cook until the chicken is golden and crispy on one side, then flip and cook the other side until crispy.
- Remove the cooked chicken from the pan, let it rest for a minute, then chop into bite-sized pieces.
Sautéing the Vegetables:
- In the same pan, sauté the minced garlic, sliced onion, and bell peppers until the veggies are slightly tender.
- Add the broccoli florets and stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes. Steam lightly, ensuring the broccoli remains crisp.
Making the Sauce:
- In a separate bowl, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and the cornstarch slurry. Mix well.
- Pour the sauce over the cooked veggies, then add the chopped chicken back into the pan.
- Stir the mixture well and let it simmer for about 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken and veggies evenly.
Serving:
- Once everything is well-combined and the sauce has thickened, remove from heat.
- Serve hot over a bed of rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Cooking Tips

For a deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in the spices for 30 minutes prior to cooking.
Adjust the heat level by adding chili flakes or reducing the black pepper for a milder taste.