Chinese Chicken

leeks

Leeks are back! Enjoy them with carrots, bell peppers, and chicken in this lovely recipe.

1 pound chicken
1 teaspoon sesame seed oil
1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
5 to 6 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon ginger
1 teaspoon chili flakes
1 leek
1 carrot
1 bell pepper
1/2 cup soy sauce

Cut the chicken into thin strips. Marinate chicken for an hour or more (longer the better!) with soy sauce, chili flakes, ginger, minced garlic, and ground white pepper.

Heat sesame oil and canola oil in a saucepan on medium heat, then add chicken and cook till golden brown. Thinly slice the carrots, leek, and bell pepper. Add vegetables to the pan the while the chicken is cooking and lightly sauté until everything is tender. Enjoy over rice.