Stepping outside a little

The joy of trying new things

New experiences can be daunting, but I believe there’s some excitement to be found in the fear of the unknown. That realization that failure is an option, that you might not be the best at this new endeavour or even that you might dedicate a lot of effort to a new experience you find that you objectively hate. Exhilarating.

Starting a blog and yapping into what seems to be a void is definitely something outside my comfort zone, but I refuse to be deterred because it’s worse to have never tried. I will continue to seek out new experiences, learn new things and fail at some of them because why not? Really and truly, why not?

Step outside and try something new, like this chicken recipe I like to think I’ve perfected. Also, it’s super easy and an excellent way to clear out the fridge when you have lots of vegetables you keep forgetting to eat.

Green Pepper Chicken

Step-by-step videos are available, as always, on TikTok and Instagram

My version of this recipe

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Prep time: 20 mins

Total cooking time: 35 minutes

Servings: 4 servings

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Ingredients

• 3 boneless chicken thighs

• 4 green bell peppers

• 1 sprig of green onions

• 1 medium-sized white onion

• 5 garlic cloves (minced)

• 1 tsp minced ginger

• 1 habanero (optional lol)

• 1 tbs neutral cooking oil

Chicken marinade

• 1 tsp onion powder

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp chilli powder

• 1 tsp white pepper

• 1 tsp black pepper

• 1/2 tsp msg

• 1/2 tsp chicken seasoning

• 1 tbs light soy sauce

• 1 tsp sesame oil

For the sauce

• 1 tbs dark soy sauce

• 3 tbs light soy sauce

• 1 tbs Toban Djan (Chilli bean paste)

• 1 tbs Black pepper sauce

Cooking Process

• Marinate the chicken and set aside for 30 mins - 1 hour (no bland chicken here)

• Cook the chicken until brown, and then remove it from the heat

• Sauté the onions, garlic, and green pepper in oil for 3 minutes on low heat

• Add the cooked chicken, chilli and mixed sauce, then season with white pepper and MSG to taste

• Make a slurry with the cornflour and water, and add to the mix, cooking on low heat for another 3-5 minutes, and you’re all done

Enjoy! Or not!

🖤, Onyx