Puerto Rican Pepper Chicken Recipe

By Elizabeth Diaz-Soto on RecetasPuertoRico.com

If you live, lived or have ever visited the island of Puerto Rico for an extended period of time, you’d probably know about the oriental restaurants and their famous Pepper Chicken offerings, alone or with the famous fried rice combo. Elizabeth shares with us how to make this delicious recipe to prepare and savor today.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds chicken breasts or thighs (boneless)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 green pepper (cut in julienne style)
• 1 white onion (cut in julienne style)
• 1 teaspoon powdered ginger
• 1 additional teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ cube of chicken bouillon
• ½ cup water
• ¼ cup soy sauce (or to taste)
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch, diluted in 2 tablespoons water

Editor's Note: This recipe calls for a wok. The wok is a type of oval-shaped pan, perfect for preparing stir-fry and other meals over high heat. If you do not have a wok, you can use your favorite deep pan.

Instructions

1. Fillet and cut the chicken into pieces of 1 inch or less.
2. Using a wok over medium high heat, saute the chicken in 1 tablespoon oil. Adding salt to taste and a tablespoon of minced garlic.
3. When the chicken turns golden brown, remove from oil and reserve for later use. DO NOT DISCARD THE OIL!
4. In the same wok (or pan), add the peppers, onion and saute together with the ginger powder and a teaspoon of garlic until they slightly caramelize (2 to 3 minutes).
5. Add the chicken to the wok and mix with the vegetables.
6. Add water, chicken bouillon and stir well until the cube has completely dissolved.
7. Add soy sauce and mix well.
8. Lower the heat to medium.
9. Add the diluted cornstarch and mix well, stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
10. Cook until sauce reduces (thickens) to your taste and remove the wok, pot or pan from the heat.

Bon Appetite!

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