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A skillet of tasty vegetables like colored bell peppers, carrots, and mushrooms with seasoned chicken strips.
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Best Chicken Gallaba

Seared chicken strips with the veggies that you like are simmered in vibrant tomato sauce to make the Best Chicken Gallaba. Enjoy!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Keyword: chicken and veggies, chicken gallaba, healthy dinner
Servings: 4 people
Author: Lama

Ingredients

  • 4 boneless skinlesschicken breasts cut into 2 inches strips
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive
  • 1 large red onion thinly sliced
  • ½ large yellow bell pepper thinly sliced
  • ½ large red bell pepper thinly sliced
  • ½ large green bell pepper thinly sliced
  • 1 (4 oz) canned mushrooms drained
  • 4 large carrots sliced into thin rounds
  • teaspoons salt to taste
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ (6 oz) tomato paste can
  • 2 cups water
  • teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne optional
  • teaspoons ground black pepper
  • ½ fresh parsley chopped
  • ½ tablespon sumac
  • 1 small lemon juice

Instructions

  • Add extra virgin olive oil to a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Toss the chicken strips and lightly season them with salt and black pepper.
  • Sear the chicken strips for about 2 minutes.
  • Add the red onion, yellow bell pepper, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, mushrooms, and sliced carrots. Salt the mixture and cook for 5-7 minutes more.
  • Add in the minced garlic, tomato paste, water, lemon, paprika, sumac, and cayenne.
  • Stir and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce has thickened. 
  • Garnish your dish with freshly chopped parsley.
  • Serve with rice, hummus, or pasta. Bon Appetit!

Notes

Take these notes into consideration.
Note 1: Try to slice your vegetables in a uniform size. They will cook evenly.
Note 2: Stir your veggies and chicken continuously. This way your food especially veggies will not burn.
Note 3: Add water,  vegetable stock,  or chicken broth to the pot if the liquid evaporates. This depends on the size and type of vegetables you choose.
Note 4: No strict ingredients for the quick and easy Chicken Gallaba. So, feel free to add the veggies to your family's preference.
Note 5: Omit the cayenne pepper if for any reason your guests or family member do not like hot dishes.

Nutrition

Calories: 324kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1224mg | Potassium: 992mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 11816IU | Vitamin C: 65mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg