Paprika-seasoned chicken

Paprika-seasoned chicken

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Discover this delicious recipe for chicken stir-fried with chili peppers and paprika, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal.

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This chicken stir-fry recipe with hot peppers is perfect for a family dinner. The chicken is cooked with red and green peppers, giving it a slightly sweet and tangy flavor.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Total35 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodstove
  • Estimated cost$6.84 $1.71 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $3.56
  • $0.05
  • $0.10
  • $0.04
  • $0.22
  • $0.25
  • $0.10
  • $0.08
  • $1.58
  • $0.38
  • $0.18
  • $0.21
  • $0.01
  • $0.03
  • $0.04
  • $0.01

Prices from US supermarkets for 13 of 16 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Place the chicken pieces in a container, add garlic, pepper, and salt. ≈ 3 min
  2. Make sure to mix thoroughly so that the seasonings are evenly distributed. ≈ 2 min
  3. Coat the chicken pieces with cornstarch. ≈ 4 min
  4. Heat oil in a pan and fry the potatoes until they are lightly golden, then drain.
  5. Continue to cook the garlic and onion until they are tender.
  6. Add the red and green peppers, and mix until they are tender. ≈ 4 min
  7. Add some fried chicken pieces. ≈ 3 min
  8. Season with black pepper, soy sauce, sugar, soy sauce, and salt. ≈ 2 min
  9. Mix thoroughly. ≈ 4 min
  10. Pour the water in and bring it to a boil for a short time.
  11. Mix the starch solution until it reaches a thick consistency. ≈ 4 min
  12. Add the green onions, mix until they are tender, then remove them. ≈ 4 min
  13. Serve hot. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Paprika-seasoned chicken

  • 300 g of chicken breast, cut into 3x2 cm pieces$3.56
  • 1 clove of garlic, grated$0.05
  • 1/2 cup of ground pepper$0.10
  • 1 tablespoon of salt$0.04
  • 50 g of maize starch$0.22
  • 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil paint$0.25
  • 2 cloves of garlic, chopped roughly$0.10
  • 50 g of onion, roughly chopped$0.08
  • 1/2 bell pepper, roughly chopped$1.58
  • 1/2 bell pepper, cut into large pieces$0.38
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce$0.18
  • 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper$0.21
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar$0.01
  • 1 tablespoon of soy sauce$0.03
  • 1 tablespoon of salt$0.04
  • 1/4 cup of cornstarch, dissolved in a small amount of water$0.01

Total$6.84

that's $1.71 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • 300 g of chicken breast, cut into 3x2 cm pieces
  • 1 clove of garlic, grated
  • 1/2 cup of ground pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • 50 g of maize starch
  • 4 tablespoons of vegetable oil paint
  • 2 cloves of garlic, chopped roughly
  • 50 g of onion, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 bell pepper, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 bell pepper, cut into large pieces
  • 2 tablespoons of soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon of sugar
  • 1 tablespoon of soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon of salt
  • 150 ml of water
  • 1/4 cup of cornstarch, dissolved in a small amount of water
  • 1 bunch of chives, roughly chopped

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