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!
Servings: 4 people
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
- 1½ teaspoons salt to taste
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- ½ (6 oz) tomato paste can
- 2 cups water
- 1½ teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon cayenne optional
- 1½ 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.