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Sizzling Pepper Chicken Stir Fry

Sizzling Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry

Ingredients:

- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into thin strips 🍗

- 2 tbsp vegetable oil 🛢️

- 1 large onion, thinly sliced 🧅

- 2 bell peppers (any color), sliced into strips 🌶️

- 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄

- 1 inch ginger, grated 🥢

- 3 tbsp soy sauce 🍜

- 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional) 🍲

- 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (for thickening) 🌽

- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂

- Optional: sliced green onions and sesame seeds for garnish 🌿

Directions:

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and season with salt and pepper. Stir-fry until the chicken is cooked through and lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. 

In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the sliced onions and cook until they begin to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Then, add the sliced bell peppers, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes until the peppers are tender-crisp.

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour in the soy sauce and oyster sauce (if using), stirring to combine. Add the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until everything is well coated and heated through. 

Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Enjoy this vibrant and flavorful dish over steamed rice or noodles!

This Sizzling Pepper Chicken Stir-Fry is a quick and delicious meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights. With tender chicken, colorful bell peppers, and sweet caramelized onions, it’s packed with flavor and nutrition. This recipe is versatile, allowing you to customize with your favorite vegetables or sauces. Whether served over rice or noodles, this stir-fry is sure to become a go-to dish for your family!

6 Nacho Dips

1️⃣ Nacho Cheese Sauce — Classic

Ingredients:

2 tbsp unsalted butter

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 cup whole milk

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1/4 tsp salt

1/8 tsp chili powder (optional for color)

Instructions:

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute until bubbly.

Slowly whisk in the milk and continue stirring until the mixture thickens and simmers.

Remove from heat and stir in the shredded cheese, salt, and chili powder until smooth and melted.

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2️⃣ Nacho Cheese Sauce — Garlic Herb

Ingredients:

2 tbsp unsalted butter

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 cup whole milk

2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp dried parsley

1/2 tsp dried chives

1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Whisk in the flour, garlic powder, and herbs, cooking for 1 minute.

Gradually whisk in the milk and simmer until the sauce thickens.

Remove from heat and stir in the cheese and salt until completely melted.

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3️⃣ Nacho Cheese Sauce — Spicy

Ingredients:

2 tbsp unsalted butter

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 cup whole milk

2 cups shredded pepper jack or cheddar cheese

2 tbsp diced jalapeños (jarred or fresh)

1 tsp hot sauce

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat and sauté the jalapeños for 1 minute.

Whisk in the flour and cayenne pepper, cooking for another minute.

Slowly pour in the milk while whisking and cook until thickened.

Remove from heat and stir in the cheese, hot sauce, and salt until smooth.

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4️⃣ Nacho Cheese Sauce — BBQ

Ingredients:

2 tbsp unsalted butter

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 cup whole milk

2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

3 tbsp barbecue sauce

1/4 tsp onion powder

1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.

Whisk in the flour and onion powder, cooking for 1 minute.

Gradually whisk in the milk and simmer until the mixture thickens.

Remove from heat and stir in the cheese until melted, then stir in the barbecue sauce and salt.

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5️⃣ Nacho Cheese Sauce — Lemon Pepper

Ingredients:

2 tbsp unsalted butter

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 cup whole milk

2 cups shredded white cheddar cheese

1 1/2 tsp lemon pepper seasoning

1/4 tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.

Slowly add the milk, whisking constantly until the sauce thickens.

Remove from heat immediately and stir in the cheese, lemon pepper seasoning, and garlic powder until smooth.

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6️⃣ Nacho Cheese Sauce — Honey Garlic

Ingredients:

2 tbsp unsalted butter

2 tbsp all-purpose flour

1 cup whole milk

2 cups shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

1 tbsp honey

1 tsp garlic powder

1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:

Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat.

Whisk in the flour and garlic powder, cooking for 1 minute.

Slowly whisk in the milk and simmer until thickened.

Remove from heat and stir in the cheese until melted, then whisk in the honey and salt until combined.

6 Delicious Rice Recipes

6 Easy & Delicious Rice Recipes 🍚

1️⃣ French Onion Rice

Ingredients:

1 (10.5 oz) can French onion soup

1 (10.5 oz) can beef consommé

1/2 cup butter, sliced

1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 425°F.

In an 8x8 baking dish, combine the French onion soup, beef consommé, and uncooked rice.

Place slices of butter evenly over the top of the liquid mixture.

Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30 minutes.

Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 30 minutes.

2️⃣ Souper Rice

Ingredients:

1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

1 (10.5 oz) can cream of mushroom soup

1 (10.5 oz) can cream of celery soup

1 1/2 cups milk

1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.

In a large bowl, whisk together the soups, milk, and melted butter until smooth.

Stir in the uncooked rice.

Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake for 45 to 60 minutes, or until rice is tender.

3️⃣ Spanish Rice

Ingredients:

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

1 small onion, finely chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 cups chicken broth

1 (8 oz) can tomato sauce

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp cumin

Instructions:

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Add rice and onion; cook and stir until rice is golden brown and onions are soft.

Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Stir in broth, tomato sauce, chili powder, and cumin.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until liquid is absorbed.

4️⃣ Better Than Takeout Fried Rice

Ingredients:

3 cups cooked white rice, cold

2 tbsp butter, divided

2 eggs, whisked

1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots

1/2 small white onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

3 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp sesame oil

Instructions:

Heat 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Scramble the eggs, remove from pan, and set aside.

Add the remaining butter to the skillet. Sauté the onion, peas, carrots, and garlic until soft.

Increase heat to high, add the cold rice, and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes to brown the rice slightly.

Stir in the soy sauce and sesame oil.

Fold the cooked eggs back into the rice and serve hot.

5️⃣ Better Than Takeout Fried Rice

Ingredients:

1 lb bulk pork sausage

1 cup uncooked long-grain white rice

1 small onion, diced

1 green bell pepper, diced

1 rib celery, diced

2 1/2 cups chicken broth

1 tbsp Cajun seasoning

1 tbsp dried parsley

Instructions:

In a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat, brown the sausage until cooked through. Drain excess grease.

Add onion, bell pepper, and celery to the skillet; cook until vegetables soften.

Stir in the rice and cook for 2 minutes.

Add the chicken broth and Cajun seasoning.

Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in parsley.

6️⃣ Homemade Chicken Fried Rice

Ingredients:

1 cup cooked chicken breast, diced

3 cups cooked white rice, cold

2 tbsp vegetable oil

1/2 cup onion, chopped

1/2 cup frozen peas and carrots

2 eggs, lightly beaten

3 tbsp soy sauce

1/2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions:

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.

Add onion and frozen vegetables; sauté until tender. Push veggies to the side of the pan.

Pour eggs into the empty side of the pan and scramble until set. Mix eggs with vegetables.

Add remaining oil, cold rice, diced chicken, soy sauce, and garlic powder.

Stir-fry everything together for 3 to 5 minutes until heated through and well combined.

Potatoes Potatoes Potatoes

1. Crispy Potato Wedges

Ingredients

 • 4 large potatoes

 • 2 tbsp olive oil

 • 1 tsp garlic powder

 • 1 tsp paprika

 • 1/2 tsp onion powder

 • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

 1. Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).

 2. Wash potatoes and cut into wedges.

 3. In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

 4. Toss potato wedges until well coated.

 5. Spread on a baking tray in a single layer.

 6. Bake for 35–40 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.

2. Loaded Potato Skins

Ingredients

 • 4 large potatoes

 • 1 cup shredded cheese

 • 1/4 cup cooked bacon (chopped)

 • 1/4 cup sour cream

 • 2 tbsp chopped green onions

 • Salt to taste

Instructions

 1. Bake whole potatoes at 200°C (400°F) for 45–50 minutes until tender.

 2. Cut potatoes in half and scoop out some flesh.

 3. Sprinkle cheese and bacon over potato skins.

 4. Bake again for 10 minutes until cheese melts.

 5. Top with sour cream and green onions before serving.

3. Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients

 • 4 large potatoes

 • 1/4 cup milk

 • 3 tbsp butter

 • 2 tbsp sour cream

 • Salt and black pepper

Instructions

 1. Peel and cut potatoes into chunks.

 2. Boil in salted water for 15–20 minutes until soft.

 3. Drain water and mash potatoes.

 4. Add butter, milk, sour cream, salt, and pepper.

 5. Mash until smooth and creamy. Serve hot.

4. Potato Pancakes

Ingredients

 • 3 cups grated potatoes

 • 1/4 cup flour

 • 2 eggs

 • 2 tbsp chopped onion

 • Salt and pepper

 • Oil for frying

Instructions

 1. Squeeze excess water from grated potatoes.

 2. Mix potatoes with flour, eggs, onion, salt, and pepper.

 3. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

 4. Spoon mixture into pan and flatten slightly.

 5. Fry for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.

5. Garlic Parmesan Fries

Ingredients

 • 4 large potatoes

 • 2 tbsp olive oil

 • 3 cloves garlic (minced)

 • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

 • 2 tbsp chopped parsley

 • Salt to taste

Instructions

 1. Cut potatoes into thin fries.

 2. Toss with olive oil, garlic, and salt.

 3. Bake at 220°C (425°F) for 30–35 minutes until crispy.

 4. Remove from oven and sprinkle Parmesan and parsley.

 5. Serve immediately.

6. Potato Curry

Ingredients

 • 4 large potatoes (cubed)

 • 1 large onion (chopped)

 • 2 tomatoes (chopped)

 • 1 cup peas

 • 2 tsp curry powder

 • 1/2 tsp turmeric

 • Salt to taste

 • 2 tbsp oil

Instructions

 1. Heat oil in a pan and sauté onions until golden.

 2. Add tomatoes, curry powder, turmeric, and salt. Cook until soft.

 3. Add potatoes and peas, mix well.

 4. Add 1 cup water, cover, and cook for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender.

 5. Serve hot with rice or bread.