Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 

• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

• 2 1/2 tablespoons canola oil

• 3 garlic cloves, halved lengthwise

• 1 (3-inch) piece unpeeled fresh ginger, halved crosswise and cut into 1/8-inch-thick matchsticks

• 6 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and caps halved (quartered if large) (about 2 cups)

• 2/3 cup water

• 1 1/2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine

• 2 teaspoons soy sauce, plus more to taste

• 1 1/2 teaspoons dark soy sauce

• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar

• 4 ounces multicolored sweet mini peppers, stemmed and thinly sliced crosswise (about 1 cup)

• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

• 3 scallions, thinly sliced (about 1/4 cup)

• Steamed white rice (optional)