🍛🔥 Spiced Chicken Stir-Fry with Curry Veggies & Tamarind Glaze
Serves: 4
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 20 min
Total Time: ~35 min
🧂 Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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1 lb (450g) boneless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced
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1 tbsp oil (vegetable or sesame)
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1 tsp ground cumin
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½ tsp ground coriander
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½ tsp paprika or chili powder
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¼ tsp turmeric
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Salt & pepper, to taste
For the Curry-Infused Veggies:
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1 bell pepper (red or yellow), sliced
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1 cup broccoli florets
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1 carrot, thinly sliced
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½ red onion, sliced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp ginger, minced
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1 tsp curry powder
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2 tbsp water or coconut milk (to help steam/coat the veggies)
For the Tamarind Glaze:
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2 tbsp tamarind paste (or concentrate)
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1½ tbsp honey or brown sugar
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1 tbsp soy sauce
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½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
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2–3 tbsp water, to thin if needed
🍳 Instructions
1. Marinate & Cook the Chicken:
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In a bowl, toss chicken with cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
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Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
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Stir-fry chicken for 5–7 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
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Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté the Veggies:
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In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed.
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Sauté garlic, ginger, and onion for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
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Add bell pepper, carrot, and broccoli.
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Sprinkle in curry powder and toss well.
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Add a splash of water or coconut milk and stir-fry until veggies are just tender but still crisp (~4–5 minutes).
3. Make the Tamarind Glaze:
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In a small bowl, whisk together tamarind paste, honey, soy sauce, chili flakes, and water until smooth.
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Pour over the veggies and stir to coat.
4. Combine Everything:
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Return the cooked chicken to the pan and toss to combine with glazed veggies.
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Cook for another 1–2 minutes until everything is heated through and coated.
5. Serve:
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Serve hot over steamed rice, jasmine rice, quinoa, or noodles.
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Garnish with fresh cilantro, lime wedges, or toasted sesame seeds.
🔁 Variations:
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Add snap peas, zucchini, or mushrooms.
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Use tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version.
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Swap tamarind with pomegranate molasses for a different tang.
Would you like a meal prep version, a low-carb/keto option, or a spicy Thai-style twist? Let me know!
