Persian Spiced Chicken with Quick Vegetable Medley — FamilyPlate recipe🍗

Persian Spiced Chicken with Quick Vegetable Medley

A vibrant and easy Persian-inspired dish featuring succulent spiced chicken served alongside a colorful vegetable medley. Perfect for a quick lunch!

🇮🇷 Persian
👶 Kid Friendly🌶️ Medium Spice

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
lunch
Cooking Style
Quick

Nutrition (per serving)

400kcal
Calories
35g
Protein
18g
Carbs
22g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 500 grams boneless chicken thighs, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 cup broccoli florets
  • 1 carrot, julienned
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
  • Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Season the sliced chicken thighs with cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper.

  3. 3

    Add the seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked and browned.

  4. 4

    While the chicken is cooking, in a separate pot, steam the broccoli and carrots for about 5 minutes until tender but still crisp.

  5. 5

    Add the sliced bell pepper to the chicken in the skillet and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until just tender.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the chicken and vegetables, and toss gently to combine.

  7. 7

    Serve the spiced chicken with the vegetable medley, garnished with fresh parsley.

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