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    Spicy Indian Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Crispy chicken strips and stir-fried vegetables make this quick one-pan dinner the perfect solution for something fast and flavorful – not to mention beautiful on the plate.

    Bright-yellow turmeric and crunchy fresh vegetables are sure to cheer up any table that could use a little color, and once they finally get to your mouth, all the spices taste even better than they look.

    Spicy Indian Chicken Stir-Fry

    The spice list here looks a little daunting, but most of the ingredients are spices you probably have anyway, and if you don’t, you’ll end up using them in all kinds of other recipes as well.

    Most of them should be easy to find even if you don’t have an Indian grocery around. For the chili paste, just make sure you check the ingredients before you buy; a lot of them have junk oils or added sugar.

    This stir-fry would go perfectly with vegetable curry, or with just about any roasted vegetables you want to throw in the oven (cauliflower? Broccoli? Parsnips?).

    Or try it with cauliflower tortillas in place of the typical flatbread: it’s a little bit of extra time to make the tortillas, but they do make a great, kid-friendly vegetable side.

    Spicy Indian Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe

    SERVES: 4 PREP: 20 min + 2 h COOK: 25 min

    Ingredients

    • 4 chicken breasts, cut into strips
    • 4 carrots, sliced
    • 1 small red onion, minced
    • 2 bell peppers, chopped
    • 2 green chilies, sliced
    • 1 tbsp. garlic paste
    • 1 tbsp. ginger paste
    • 1 tsp. chili powder
    • ½ tsp. cumin
    • 2 tbsp. red chili paste

    Ingredients for the marinade

    • 2 tsp. ginger, minced
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 2 tsp. turmeric powder
    • 1 tsp. red chili powder
    • 1 tsp. coriander powder
    • 1 ½ tsp. cumin powder
    • 2 tbsp. tapioca starch
    • 1 egg, beaten
    Spicy Indian Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the marinade and stir well.
    2. Add the chicken and stir until well coated; then place in the refrigerator and marinate for at least 2 hours.
    3. Melt some cooking fat in a large skillet placed over a medium-high heat and brown the chicken slices on all sides.
    4. Remove the chicken and set aside.
    5. Add the onion, garlic paste, ginger paste, cumin, and chili powder to the pan, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
    6. Add the remaining vegetables and cook until they start to soften (about 5 minutes).
    7. Return the chicken to the pan. Stir until everything is well coated, cover, and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
    Spicy Indian Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe

    Spicy Indian Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe

    Bring some color to your dinner table with this quick and delicious stir-fry.
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    Prep Time 2 hrs 20 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 2 hrs 45 mins
    Course Side Dish
    Cuisine Indian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 407 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 chicken breasts cut into strips
    • 4 carrots sliced
    • 1 small red onion minced
    • 2 bell peppers chopped
    • 2 green chilies sliced
    • 1 tbsp. garlic paste
    • 1 tbsp. ginger paste
    • 1 tsp. chili powder
    • ½ tsp. cumin
    • 2 tbsp. red chili paste

    Ingredients for the marinade

    • 2 tsp. ginger minced
    • 2 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 tsp. turmeric powder
    • 1 tsp. red chili powder
    • 1 tsp. coriander powder
    • 1 ½ tsp. cumin powder
    • 2 tbsp. tapioca starch
    • 1 egg beaten

    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl, combine all the ingredients for the marinade and stir well.
      2 tsp. ginger, 2 garlic cloves, 2 tsp. turmeric powder, 1 tsp. red chili powder, 1 tsp. coriander powder, 1 ½ tsp. cumin powder, 2 tbsp. tapioca starch, 1 egg
    • Add the chicken and stir until well coated; then place in the refrigerator and marinate for at least 2 hours.
      4 chicken breasts
    • Melt some cooking fat in a large skillet placed over a medium-high heat and brown the chicken slices on all sides.
    • Remove the chicken and set aside.
    • Add the onion, garlic paste, ginger paste, cumin, and chili powder to the pan, and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
      1 small red onion, 1 tbsp. garlic paste, 1 tbsp. ginger paste, ½ tsp. cumin, 1 tsp. chili powder
    • Add the remaining vegetables and cook until they start to soften (about 5 minutes).
      4 carrots, 2 bell peppers, 2 green chilies, 2 tbsp. red chili paste
    • Return the chicken to the pan. Stir until everything is well coated, cover, and cook for another 5 to 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 407kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 57gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 187mgSodium: 279mgPotassium: 865mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 4115IUVitamin C: 85mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 6mg
    Keyword indian chicken, spicy, stir-fry
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    Filed Under: Paleo Chicken and Poultry Recipes, Paleo Recipes Tagged With: cooking: fast cook, cooking: stovetop, diet: dairy-free, diet: no sweeteners, diet: nut-free, diet: shellfish-free, good for leftovers, Paleo Dinner Recipes, Paleo Low-Carb Recipes

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