Spicy Chicken Stir Fry

Spicy Chicken Stir Fry

Hi Everyone, today I was in a mood of a one pot, quick meal...yet wanted something yumm and spicy.

And after a lot of yes & no, finally decided upon a simple and quick "Spicy Chicken Stir Fry" recipe using Indian spices. Easy Weekend Dinner with Family or Friends.

(Raisins can be added to reduce the spiciness - Optional)

Enjoy n Share !!!

Spicy Chicken Stir Fry

Serves: 4 People 

Serving Suggestion: Serve Hot with regular bread / Indian Bread / Rice OR Serve as appetizer

Storage: Can be made overnight or stored in air-tight container for upto 2 days in refridgerator

Tools:

1 Large Non-Stick Pan with cover/lid

1 Medium plate 

1 Serving Plate

Ingredients:

1/2 kg Boneless Chicken - Cut into bite size pieces

1 Tsp Ginger+Garlic Paste - Homemade or Store-bought

2 Large White Onion – Chopped into Thick long slices

6-7 Medium Mixed Bell Peppers(Capsicum) - Chopped into Thick long slices

3 Tbsp Tomato Ketchup - You can use fresh tomato or tomato paste as well

2 Green Chilies - Thinly chopped

2 Tbsp White Vinegar

1 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice – You may use bottled lemon juice as well

6 Tbsp Olive Oil – You may use any flavorless oil of choice

3 Tbsp Raisins - any color - Optional

2 Tbsp Chopped Fresh Cilantro(Coriander)

Spices:

2 Tsp Coriander Powder

1 Tsp Cumin Powder

2 Tsp Indian All Spice Powder (Garam Masala)

2 Tsp Red Chili Powder - Optional or As per taste

2 Tsp Salt (As per your taste)

Method:

• In a large pan, heat 2tbsp oil on medium for 2mins.
• Now add chopped onion, bell-peppers and saute for 2-3mins.
• Add ginger+garlic paste, green chilies and saute on low heat for 3mins.
• Now add tomato kethcup, lemon, vinegar and cook covered for 5mins
• Once the vegetables are cooked/tender, remove from heat and empty in place.
• Now place the same pan back to low heat, add remaining olive oil, chicken and all spices. Give it a quick stir and cook covered for 8-10mins or till chicken is cooked (keep stirring in-between to check if the chicken is cooked).
• Once the chicken is cooked, add the sauteed vegetables and cook on medium heat for 3mins.
• Transfer to serving dish, sprinkle fresh coriander and raisins (to reduce the crispiness if needed) 
• Serve Fresh