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Hoisin chicken with mushrooms and peppers

Hoisin chicken with mushrooms and peppers

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Ready in under half-an-hour, this is a really simple recipe that requires practically no effort at all!

Serves: 4
Prep time: 20 mins
Cooking time: 10 mins
Skill level: Easy peasy

Ingredients

Shiitake mushrooms can be found in large supermarkets. They have a firm texture that's ideal for stir-fries, but you can also use brown cap or oyster mushrooms.

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275g (10oz) long-grain rice
15ml (1tbsp) sunflower oil
1 large onion, cut into chunks
3 skinless chicken fillets, cutinto small chunks
1 large red pepper, deseeded and cut into squares
1 large yellow pepper, deseeded and cut into squares
225g (8oz) shiitake mushrooms, wiped
2 x 120g sachets hoisin and garlic stir-fry sauce

Method

Bring a large pan of lightly salted water to the boil. Add the rice and cook for 8-10 mins until tender, or according to the packet instructions.
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a large wok until almost smoking. Add the onion and chicken chunks, and stir-fry over a medium-high heat for 4-5 mins until the chicken is browned all over.
Add the peppers and mushrooms and stir-fry for a further 2-3 mins. Stir in the sauce and cook for a further minute. Drain the rice and serve topped with the chicken and vegetables.

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Nutritional information per portion

Calories 554(kcal)

This nutritional information is only a guide and is based on 2,000 calories per day. For more information on eating a healthy diet, please visit the Food Standards Agency website.

Guideline Daily Amount for 2,000 calories per day are: 70g fat, 20g saturated fat, 90g sugar, 6g salt.