Spicy Chicken Stir-Fry Recipe
The chicken is marinated in an aromatic blend of spices and stir-fried with crisp vegetables. If you find it too spicy, serve with a spoonful of sour cream or yogurt. It's delicious hot or cold.
Ingredients
- 1/2 Tsp. Ground Turmeric
- 1/2 Tsp. Ground Ginger
- 1 Tsp. Salt
- 1 Tsp. Coarse Ground Black Pepper
- 2 Tsp. Ground Cumin
- 1 Tbsp. Ground Coriander Seed
- 2 Tbsp. Superfine Sugar (Caster)
- 1 Lb. Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breast or Thighs
- 1 Bunch Scallions
- 4 Stalks Celery
- 2 Small Red Bell Peppers, Seeded
- 1 Small Yellow Bell Pepper, Seeded
- 1 Small Zucchini
- 6 Oz. Snow or Sugar Snap Peas
- Sunflower Oil, For Stir-Frying
- 1 Tbsp. Lime Juice
- 1 Tbsp. Honey
Directions
- Combine the turmeric, ginger, salt, black pepper, cumin, coriander and sugar in a bowl and mix well.
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized strips. Add to the spice mixture and stir to coat the chicken pieces thoroughly. Set aside for 1 hour to marinate.
- Meanwhile, prepare vegetables. Cut the scallions, celery and bell peppers into thin 2-Inch long strips. Slice the zucchini at a slight angle into thin rounds and trim snow/sugar peas.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a preheated wok or large frying pan. Stir-fry the chicken in batches until cooked through and golden brown, adding a little more oil if necessary. Remove from the pan and keep warm.
- Add a little more oil to the pan and cook the scallions, celery, bell peppers and zucchini over medium heat for 8 - 10 minutes, or until beginning to soften and turn golden. Add the snow/sugar peas and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the pan, with the lime juice and honey. Cook for 2 minutes. Serve immediately with cooked rice.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 253g | |
| Recipe makes 4 servings | |
| Calories 170 | |
| Calories from Fat 16 | 9% |
| Total Fat 1.81g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat 0.36g | 1% |
| Trans Fat 0.02g | |
| Cholesterol 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium 670mg | 28% |
| Potassium 627mg | 18% |
| Total Carbs 19.17g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.4g | 15% |
| Sugars 11.3g | 8% |
| Protein 20.02g | 32% |
