Easy Garlic Chicken and Pepper Skillet

Ingredients

Serves 4

1 lb (453 gr) chicken breast, cut into strips

1 tablespoon cornstarch (or 2 tablespoons flour)

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 large bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips

1 shallot (or small onion), finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

½ cup vegetable broth

Directions

Place chicken strips in a Ziploc bag (or a shallow dish) and sprinkle with cornstarch (or flour), salt, and pepper. Toss to coat.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips and sautè for 3 to 4 minutes, until they begin to brown. Add bell pepper strips and sauté for another 2 minutes.

Add shallot (or onion), garlic, vegetable broth, salt, and pepper. Cook on medium for 15 minutes, until the broth has evaporated and the chicken is cooked through.

If the broth evaporates too quickly and the chicken starts to dry add some water 2 tablespoons at a time.

When cooked, sprinkle with chopped parsley and serve!