Stir-Fried Chicken Breast with Black Pepper and Gre

Name: Stir-Fried Chicken Breast with Black Pepper and Green Chilies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch pieces; 1 clove garlic, crushed to a pulp; 1 teaspoon very finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; A generous amount of freshly ground black pepper; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 whole cardamom pods; 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped; 12 fresh hot birds-eye chilies, chopped; 2 tablespoons plain yogurt; 1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric

Servings: persons

3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1 clove garlic, crushed to a pulp
1 teaspoon very finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
A generous amount of freshly ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 whole cardamom pods
1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
12 fresh hot birds-eye chilies, chopped
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric

1
Combine the chicken, garlic, ginger, salt, lemon juice, black pepper, and cayenne in a bowl.
2
Mix well.
3
Put the oil in a frying pan or wok and set over medium-high heat.
4
When hot, put in the cardamom pods.
5
Stir once and put in the onions and chilies.
6
Stir and fry until the onion pieces turn brown at the edges.
7
Add 1 tablespoon yogurt and stir it until it disappears.
8
Add the second tablespoon of yogurt.
9
When it disappears, add the turmeric and the seasoned chicken.
10
Stir and fry for a minute.
11
Add 2 tablespoons water, cover, and turn heat to low.
12
Cook 2 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
13
Remove cover.
14
Turn heat up and let all the liquid dry up, stirring as this happens.

218

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 3/4-inch pieces, 1 clove garlic, crushed to a pulp, 1 teaspoon very finely grated peeled fresh ginger, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Stir-Fried Chicken Breast with Black Pepper and Green Chilies falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Stir-Fried Chicken Breast with Black Pepper and Green Chilies

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