Sambal Chicken with Stir-Fried Vegetables — FamilyPlate recipe🍗

Sambal Chicken with Stir-Fried Vegetables

A vibrant Indonesian dish featuring tender chicken marinated in spicy sambal sauce, served alongside a medley of crisp stir-fried vegetables. This flavorful dinner option is perfect for those craving a taste of Indonesia while keeping it kosher.

🇮🇩 Indonesian
🌶️ Hot Spice

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
25 mins
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Difficulty
medium
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Meal Type
dinner
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Cooking Style
Stir-Fry

Nutrition (per serving)

400kcal
Calories
30g
Protein
25g
Carbs
20g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 500 grams boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tablespoons sambal oelek (Indonesian chili paste)
  • 2 tablespoons kosher soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 medium carrot, julienned
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces, sambal oelek, and kosher soy sauce. Mix well and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 10-12 minutes.

  3. 3

    Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add the sliced onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add the sliced red and green bell peppers and julienned carrots to the skillet. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.

  5. 5

    Return the chicken to the skillet and mix everything together. Season with salt to taste and cook for another 2 minutes to heat through.

  6. 6

    Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro. Enjoy your Sambal Chicken with Stir-Fried Vegetables!

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