Stir-Fried Chicken With Mango and Peppers

Ingredients

Chicken and Marinade

• 1/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, sliced
• 1 1/2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Sauce

• 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

Directions

1. 1

   Mix the marinade ingredients in a bowl.

2. 2

   Put the raw chicken in and let it sit for half an hour.

3. 3

   Mix the sauce ingredients in another bowl and put aside.

4. 4

   Break off the star arms of the anise and throw away the middle.

5. 5

   Carefully press between your fingers until you hear a crack.

6. 6

   In a non-stick frying pan or a wok, heat the oil and the star anise on high heat.

7. 7

   Put in the chicken and stir-fry for about 4 or 5 minutes, until the chicken is opaque.

8. 8

   Put in the pepper slices, ginger, garlic and shallots and stir-fry for another minute.

9. 9

   Put in the sauce ingredients and stir to mix until it thickens a bit.

10. 10

    It should take about another minute.

11. 11

    Add the mango slices and mix gently until they're warmed through.

12. 12

    Garnish with the pecans and cilantro and serve immediately.