Sesame chicken and sweet pepper stir fry recipe

Lean chicken strips cook really well in a stir-fry, and this sesame chicken and sweet pepper recipe is no exception. This lightly flavoured combination of chicken, garlic and soy sauce makes a perfect light supper dish served simply with white rice. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's a quick chicken dinner with a difference the whole family can enjoy.

Ingredients

• 450g lean boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 garlic clove, crushed
• 2tbsp light soy sauce
• 1tbsp sesame oil
• 1tbsp cornflour
• 2tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 large red peppers, deseeded and sliced
• 1 medium leek, trimmed and shredded
• 2tbsp sesame seeds

Method

1. Cut the chicken into thin strips. Place in a shallow bowl and season with garlic, soy sauce and sesame oil. Add the cornflour and mix well; set aside.
2. Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan until hot then stir fry the pepper slices for 3-4 mins until just beginning to soften. Remove from the wok using a draining spoon and set aside.
3. Reheat the wok or pan and stir fry the chicken mixture for 5 mins. Add the leek and continue to stir fry the mixture for a further 1 min, then return the pepper to the wok or pan and stir fry for a further 1-2 mins until tender and the chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle over the sesame seeds.
4. Serve immediately with rice as an accompaniment.