Three-Color Sweet Pepper Stir-Fried Chicken

Why people make this dish

Over-indulging in cold drinks, raw salads, and chilled foods is something modern eating habits encourage — but in Chinese food thinking, too much cold and raw food can weaken the stomach’s warming capacity over time, leading to a bland taste in the mouth, a bloated feeling after meals, and general digestive sluggishness. Nourilo recommends this cheerful stir-fry as a practical everyday dish to counteract that tendency. It is worth noting that while very spicy chillies are pungent and drying, sweet bell peppers offer a much gentler warming quality without the irritating heat — making them suitable for regular cooking. The three colours add visual appeal to the table, which in Nourilo’s view is itself a part of making food enjoyable.