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Stir-fry mixed veggie with chicken fillet


This is a very quick and easy stir-fry dish which is light and refreshing.  I do like the crunchy capsicums, cauliflower  and together with a bit of lean chicken fillet will make do as a simple dish with a bowl of  hot white rice.






If you're not up to preparing something elaborate this quickie dish is just right for you to whip up and it's delicious too.

Ingredients
  • 150 gm chicken fillet
  • 200 gm mixed capsicums, cut into wedges
  • 150 gm cauliflower, cut
  • 4 pips garlic, chopped
  • 1  tsp cornflour + 1  Tbsp water to thicken
  • 2  tsp Shaoxing wine
  • Salt, light soya sauce to taste
Seasoning for chicken
  • 1/2  tsp each of :  salt and light soya sauce
  • 1  tsp each of :  sugar, oyster sauce, sesame oil and cornflour
  • A dash of pepper
Preparation
  1. Saute the chopped garlic with the oil till fragrant.
  2. Add in the chicken fillet, stir-fry till cooked.
  3. Toss in the cauliflower stir-fry, then the capsicums.
  4. Sprinkle in some water if the dish is a bit dry.
  5. Add in the cornflour mixture to thicken the gravy, fine tune to taste.
  6. Turn off heat and add in the Shaoxing wine.
  7. Dish out and serve hot with rice.

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Comments

  1. j3ss kitch3nDecember 17, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    i heart capsicums too!! this dish looks seriously delish!

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  2. Sonia ~ Nasi Lemak LoverDecember 17, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    Your home cook dish look healthy and good.

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  3. ann lowDecember 17, 2010 at 5:53 PM

    Cheah, I love this dish, love the color and healthy.
    Please come to my blog and join a little Christmas giveaway.
    Happy weekend

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  4. ICook4FunDecember 17, 2010 at 9:37 PM

    Simple, colourful yet healthy and nutritious.

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  5. Elin ChiaDecember 17, 2010 at 9:54 PM

    Mixed veggies...yummy!

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  6. lenaDecember 18, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    healthy and non fattening..i dont fancy cauliflowers..brocolli might be better for me. hey, enjoy your holidays!!

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  7. JeannieDecember 19, 2010 at 12:17 AM

    I just bought some capsicums at the market today, love them too:D Your dish looks very healthy and the capsicums still look crunchy and fresh. I like it that way too.

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  8. chow and chatterDecember 19, 2010 at 6:07 AM

    great recipe quick and easy :-)

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  9. penny aka jeroxieDecember 19, 2010 at 7:18 PM

    Nice idea. I should make some of this for my visiting mum. I have been feeding her loads of rich foods!

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  10. Sokehah cheahDecember 20, 2010 at 12:15 AM

    J3ss Kitch3n
    I remember that those days my mum will only cook this during any festive season!

    Sonia
    Yes, a lot of crunchy goodness!

    Anncoo
    Yes, the capsicums spice up the dish. Thanks, have visited your blog re the X'mas giveaway.

    ICook4Fun
    Yes, light and non-fattening!

    Elin
    Veggie, your cup of tea!

    lena
    Thanks, indeed I will!

    Jeannie
    So, capsicums will be in your blog soon!

    Chow and Chatter
    Yes, quick and non-greasy too!

    Penny
    Yup, veggie for a change. I'm sure your mum is enjoying every minute of her stay in Melbourne.

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  11. UnknownDecember 23, 2010 at 5:56 AM

    wow that sounds like quick and simple stir fry and very colourful...Love!

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  12. Sokehah cheahDecember 23, 2010 at 6:52 PM

    Ananda
    Yes, nutritious and healthy too!

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