Three-Pepper Chicken

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Three-Pepper Chicken
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
40mins
Category:
Recipe by Administrator
Published on June 28, 2023

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into cubes
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, diced
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped cilantro

Directions

  1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add the bell peppers, onion, and garlic, and cook for an additional 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Add the chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper, and stir to combine.
  5. Add the chicken broth and stir to combine.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the peppers are tender.
  7. Stir in the cilantro and serve.

Interesting Facts

  • Bell peppers come in many colors, from green to yellow to orange to red. Each color has its own flavor and can be used in a variety of dishes.
  • Chili powder is a blend of spices, including chili pepper, cumin, and garlic powder.
  • Cumin is a spice commonly used in Middle Eastern, Mexican, and South Asian cuisine.
  • Smoked paprika is a type of paprika that has been smoked over an open flame, giving it a smoky flavor.