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    Saffron Chicken and Vegetable Stir-fry

    Saffron Chicken and Vegetable Stir-fry

    Moroccan
    main course
    Prep: 20min
    Cook: 20min
    🔥 380 cal
    💪 42g protein

    Estimated Nutrition

    Per serving

    380
    Calories
    42g
    Protein
    18g
    Carbs
    19g
    Fat
    6g
    Fiber
    7g
    Sugar

    Ingredients & Substitutes

    grams chicken breast
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    tablespoons olive oil
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    large onion
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    medium bell peppers (mixed colors)
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    medium zucchini
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    cloves garlic
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    teaspoon saffron threads
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    cup hot water
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    teaspoon ground cumin
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    teaspoon paprika
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    teaspoon ground turmeric
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    teaspoon ground coriander
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    small preserved lemon
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    cup pitted green olives
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    cup fresh cilantro
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    teaspoon salt
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    teaspoon black pepper
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    Instructions

    1. 1

      Prepare the ingredients by cutting 500 grams of chicken breast into 1-inch strips, slicing 1 large onion and 2 medium bell peppers, dicing 1 medium zucchini, and mincing 3 cloves of garlic, then steep 0.5 teaspoon of saffron threads in 0.25 cup of hot water.

    2. 2

      Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.

    3. 3

      Add the 500 grams of chicken strips to the hot oil and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned.

    4. 4

      Stir in the 1 large sliced onion, 2 medium sliced bell peppers, 1 medium diced zucchini, and 3 minced garlic cloves, cooking for an additional 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

    5. 5

      Incorporate 1 teaspoon of ground cumin, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 0.5 teaspoon of ground turmeric, 0.5 teaspoon of ground coriander, 0.75 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of black pepper along with the saffron-infused water, stirring well to coat all ingredients.

    6. 6

      Mix in 0.5 finely chopped small preserved lemon and 0.5 cup of halved pitted green olives, continuing to cook for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

    7. 7

      Finish the dish by stirring in 0.25 cup of fresh chopped cilantro just before serving.

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