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