Name: Chicken Thigh Stir Fry with Turmeric, Black Pepper, and Green Peas Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken thighs; 8 oz green peas; ¼ cup water; 3 tbsp honey; 2 tbsp all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp coconut oil; 1½ tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp rice vinegar; 1 tsp salt; ¾ tsp ground black pepper; 1 wedge lime; ¼ tsp mixed sesame seeds; 1 cup rice

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Enjoy a plate of sweet and salty stir fry fast with this easy-to-make recipe! Sticky chicken and peas are tossed in some delightful spices and served over a bed of warm rice to yield a complete dish.

How to make Chicken Thigh Stir Fry with Turmeric, Black Pepper, and Green Peas

Sauteed chicken and green beans tossed in sweet honey-pepper sauce will be your new favorite stir fry for lunch or dinner.

Prep: 10 mins

Cook: 20 mins

Total: 30 mins

Serves:

Ingredients

1 lb chicken thighs, boneless, cut into 1-inch pieces
8 oz green peas, frozen and thawed
¼ cup water
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tbsp coconut oil
1½ tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp salt, plus more to taste
¾ tsp ground black pepper, plus more to taste

To Serve:

1 wedge lime
¼ tsp mixed sesame seeds
1 cup rice, per serving

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine the salt, flour, and turmeric. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Set aside.
In another mixing bowl, combine the honey, water, and ground black pepper. Stir until honey has dissolved. Set aside.
Heat up oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken and saute for roughly 5 minutes on each side until fragrant and golden brown on both sides.
Add the green peas and continue sauteing.
Add the honey mixture, reduce heat to medium-low, and stir for roughly 5 minutes until the mixture thickens to a sauce, and the chicken is cooked through.
Remove from the heat, add the vinegar, season with salt and pepper then toss to combine.
Serve immediately with rice and lime wedges. Garnish with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Sugar: 22g
:
Calcium: 57mg
Calories: 747kcal
Carbohydrates: 83g
Cholesterol: 148mg
Fat: 31g
Fiber: 5g
Iron: 3mg
Monounsaturated Fat: 11g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g
Potassium: 620mg
Protein: 34g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Sodium: 901mg
Trans Fat: 1g
Vitamin A: 702IU
Vitamin C: 32mg

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