Spicy Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry — FamilyPlate recipe🍗

Spicy Chicken and Vegetable Stir-Fry

A quick and flavorful Middle-Eastern inspired chicken stir-fry with vibrant vegetables and aromatic spices, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.

🌙 Middle-eastern
👶 Kid Friendly🌶️ Medium Spice

✨ Created by a FamilyPlate user

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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Difficulty
easy
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Meal Type
dinner
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Cooking Style
Healthy

Nutrition (per serving)

350kcal
Calories
30g
Protein
20g
Carbs
15g
Fat

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
  • 1 zucchini, sliced
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

  2. 2

    Add sliced chicken to the skillet and season with salt, pepper, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir-fry until the chicken is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add sliced onion, bell peppers, and zucchini to the skillet. Stir-fry the vegetables with the chicken until they are tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.

  5. 5

    Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or cayenne if desired.

  6. 6

    Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

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