Stir-fry Chicken with Oyster Sauce

Ingredients

• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Water (2 tablespoons)
• Cornstarch (1 tablespoon)
• Vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
• Soy sauce (2 tablespoons)
• Fresh ginger (1 tablespoon, minced)
• Garlic (2 cloves, minced)
• Bell pepper (1, sliced)
• Carrots (2, peeled and sliced)
• Broccoli (1 cup, cut into florets)
• Chicken breast (1 lb, thinly sliced)
• Oyster sauce (1/4 cup)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, mix together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, cornstarch, and water. This will create your stir-fry sauce. Set this aside for later.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Make sure the pan is large enough to accommodate all the ingredients without overcrowding.
3. Add the thinly sliced chicken breast to the skillet. Stir-fry the chicken until it's cooked through and no longer pink in the middle, which should take about 5 minutes. Once done, remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
4. Using the same skillet, add the minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry these for about 1 minute until they become fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
5. Add the broccoli, sliced carrots, and bell pepper to the skillet. Continue to stir-fry these for another 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are crisp-tender.
6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour the oyster sauce mixture you prepared earlier over the chicken and vegetables. Continue to stir-fry for another 2 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and evenly coat all the ingredients.
7. Finally, season the stir-fry with salt and black pepper to taste. Adjust the seasoning according to your preference.
8. Serve the stir-fry hot. Pair it with steamed jasmine rice or noodles for a complete and satisfying meal.