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Spicy Ethiopian-Inspired Chicken Stir-fry | Quick Dinner

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Spicy Ethiopian-Inspired Chicken Stir-fry | Quick Dinner

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Spicy Ethiopian-Inspired Chicken Stir-fry | Quick Dinner

Name: Spicy Ethiopian-Inspired Chicken Stir-fry | Quick Dinner
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Ethiopian-Inspired / Spicy Home Cooking
Ingredients: 500 grams Chicken breast (Cut into strips or cubes); 2 medium Bell peppers (Assorted colors, sliced); 1 large Onion (Sliced); 3 cloves Garlic (Minced); 1 tablespoon Ginger (Grated); 1 tablespoon Berbere spice blend (Or to taste); 2 tablespoons Tomato paste; 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil; 1/2 cup Water; 1/2 teaspoon Salt (Or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper (Or to taste)

Prepare a fiery and flavorful Ethiopian-inspired chicken stir-fry that's perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner. This recipe combines tender chicken with colorful vegetables and a rich, spicy sauce, bringing a taste of East African warmth to your table in under 30 minutes. It's easy to make and packed with delicious spices!

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#quick meal

Finished Spicy Chicken Stir-fry, vibrant and ready to eat

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

25m

Cook Time

35m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Ethiopian-Inspired / Spicy Home Cooking

Amharic

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

45g

Protein

20g

Carbs

13g

Fat

Chicken browning in the pan with spices

Ingredients

Servings: 4

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Colorful bell peppers and onions cooking with the chicken

Instructions

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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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Do not overcrowd the pan to ensure even browning. Cook in batches if necessary.
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Add the sliced onion to the same skillet and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
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Add the sliced onion to the same skillet and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
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Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to add flavor to the onions.

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Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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Garlic burns quickly; keep the heat moderate and stir constantly.
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Add the Berbere spice blend and tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to toast the spices and deepen the flavor of the tomato paste.
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Add the Berbere spice blend and tomato paste. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, to toast the spices and deepen the flavor of the tomato paste.
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Toasting spices enhances their aroma and flavor significantly.
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Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the sliced bell peppers and pour in 1/2 cup of water. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
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Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the sliced bell peppers and pour in 1/2 cup of water. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
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The water will help create a light sauce and prevent the mixture from drying out.

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Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the bell peppers are tender-crisp and the chicken is fully cooked through.
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Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the bell peppers are tender-crisp and the chicken is fully cooked through.
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Adjust cooking time based on desired tenderness of vegetables.
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Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot with injera bread or rice. Enjoy your spicy Ethiopian-inspired stir-fry!
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Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot with injera bread or rice. Enjoy your spicy Ethiopian-inspired stir-fry!
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Injera is a traditional Ethiopian flatbread, perfect for soaking up the delicious sauce.

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Spicy Ethiopian-Inspired Chicken Stir-fry | Quick Dinner

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Recipe Information

Ingredients

Chicken breast(Cut into strips or cubes)

Bell peppers(Assorted colors, sliced)

Onion(Sliced)

Garlic(Minced)

Ginger(Grated)

Berbere spice blend(Or to taste)

Tomato paste

Vegetable oil

Water

Salt(Or to taste)

Black pepper(Or to taste)

Servings: 4

Instructions

Add the sliced onion to the same skillet and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.Preview4mPreviewAdd the sliced onion to the same skillet and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.4m

Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.Preview1mPreviewStir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.1m

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the sliced bell peppers and pour in 1/2 cup of water. Stir well to combine all ingredients.Preview2mPreviewReturn the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the sliced bell peppers and pour in 1/2 cup of water. Stir well to combine all ingredients.2m

Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot with injera bread or rice. Enjoy your spicy Ethiopian-inspired stir-fry!Preview1mPreviewSeason with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot with injera bread or rice. Enjoy your spicy Ethiopian-inspired stir-fry!1m

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Chicken breast
(Cut into strips or cubes)

Bell peppers
(Assorted colors, sliced)

Onion
(Sliced)

Garlic
(Minced)

Ginger
(Grated)

Berbere spice blend
(Or to taste)

Salt
(Or to taste)

Black pepper
(Or to taste)

Add the sliced onion to the same skillet and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
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Add the sliced onion to the same skillet and sauté until softened and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
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Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger. Cook for another minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
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Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the sliced bell peppers and pour in 1/2 cup of water. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
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Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the sliced bell peppers and pour in 1/2 cup of water. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
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Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot with injera bread or rice. Enjoy your spicy Ethiopian-inspired stir-fry!
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Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot with injera bread or rice. Enjoy your spicy Ethiopian-inspired stir-fry!
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