Six Pepper Chicken Recipes

EASY PEPPER CHICKEN STIR FRY

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients listed under marinade including the chicken and set aside for at least 15 minutes.
• Whisk together oyster sauce, soy sauce, vinegar, black pepper, half cup water and one tablespoon of cornstarch and set aside.
• Once the chicken has marinated, toss it in remaining two tablespoons cornstarch.
• Heat two tablespoons oil in a large pan and add the chicken pieces. Don't overcrowd the pan and if your pan is not large enough, do this in batches. Cook the chicken pieces on high heat for 3 minutes on each side. Remove the pieces from the pan and set aside.
• Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the pan on high heat, and add the onions and bell peppers. Toss them in the pan for a minute or two till they brighten up in colour and have cooked slightly. Toss in the ginger and garlic and cook for another minute.
• Add the chicken pieces and sauce mixture to the pan. Toss everything well, and simmer for a minute or two till the sauce thickens and coats the chicken well. Serve hot with steamed rice or veggies on the side.

BAKED CHICKEN AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Place the onions and peppers in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
• Mix the oregano, basil, salt and pepper together in a small bowl. Place the chicken in a single layer on top of the peppers and season with a couple pinches of the seasoning.
• Mix the crushed tomatoes, remaining seasonings, garlic, and vinegar together and pour over the top of the chicken to cover.
• Bake uncovered at 400˚F for 35 minutes. Then remove the dish and sprinkle the mozzarella cheese over the top and finish cooking for 5-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through (165˚F) and the sauce is bubbling on the sides.

SIX-PEPPER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut all of the peppers into thin strips; discard seeds. In a skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken in oil until no longer pink. Add the peppers, mushrooms and onion; stir-fry until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle with Cajun seasoning. Serve with rice if desired.

SLOW COOKER LEMON PEPPER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Lightly grease slow cooker with non stick cooking spray.
• Place the quartered potatoes in the bottom of the slow cooker. Pour diced tomatoes over the top.
• Add in baby carrots and sliced onion pieces.
• In a medium bowl combine the flour, garlic powder, paprika, lemon pepper, salt, and olive oil.
• Rub each chicken piece with the spice mixture and place in the slow cooker.
• Cook on low setting for 6-7 hours.

BLACK PEPPER CHICKEN STIR-FRY

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Place cornstarch in a large bowl. Add chicken in batches; tossing to coat. In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until no longer pink, 8-10 minutes. Remove and keep warm., Stir-fry onion in remaining oil until tender. Stir soy sauce mixture and add to pan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until sauce is thickened. Return chicken to pan; heat through. Top with cilantro and green onions.

ROASTED RED PEPPER CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
• Season chicken with salt, pepper, garlic salt, and Italian seasoning, to taste. Set them in a greased 9x13" pan.
• Saute spinach in a Tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until just wilted.
• In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese, spinach, red peppers and mozzarella cheese. Evenly spread cream cheese mixture over the chicken breasts.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and mixture starts to brown.