Spicy Chicken and Bacon Stir Fry
Description
Stir fry with bacon? Yes! The bacon brings out a whole new dimension to the dish. Chicken, bell peppers and green onions are cooked in bacon drippings, which adds even more wonderful flavor, along with a great sweet and spicy sauce. Serve it with cooked r
Ingredients
1 1/2 lb. boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
egg white from 1 large egg
1 T. cornstarch
1/2 c. soy sauce
2 T. brown sugar
1 T. chili paste, or to taste
1/2 lb. bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 inch fresh ginger, cut into tiny matchsticks
2 bell peppers, your choice of colors, stemmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
1 bunch of green onions, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
Directions
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Slice and dice veggies and meat.
In a large bowl, whisk together cornstarch and egg white. Toss the chicken thighs in cornstarch mixture; set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar and chili paste; set aside.
Heat a large skillet over high heat; add bacon pieces; cook, stirring frequently, until crisp, about 7 minutes. Discard all but 1-2 T. bacon grease; add chicken and ginger to the skillet; cook over high heat until browned, about 3-4 minutes. Add bell peppers and green onions; stir to combine. Cook over high heat, stirring until crisp tender, about 2-3 minutes. Add soy sauce mixture; stir to combine; cook about 2 minutes, until sauce is thick enough to coat meat and vegetables.
4-5 servings.
*This dish makes an excellent freezer meal. Cool completely before placing in a freezer bag or an airtight container. Thaw meal completely in the fridge before reheating, either in the microwave on in a pot on top of the stove.