Spicy chicken with watercress recipe

Spicy Chicken with Watercress recipe

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About this recipe
In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.spicy chicken with watercress is a delectable and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken pieces with the vibrant freshness of watercress. This recipe offers a perfect balance of heat and freshness, making it a delightful choice for those who enjoy a bit of spice in their meals. The succulent chicken is marinated in a tantalizing blend of spices and then stir-fried to perfection, resulting in a dish that is both satisfying and packed with flavor. The addition of watercress adds a refreshing crunch and a hint of bitterness, complementing the spiciness of the chicken beautifully.
Keywords: spicy chicken, watercress, flavorful, stir-fried, marinated.
spicy chicken with watercress recipe details
Ingredients
4 | chicken breasts |
85 g | watercress, chopped |
1 tsp | chili oil |
3 tbsp | olive oil |
½ | lemon, zest and juice |
1 large | red chili, finely chopped |
1 medium | red pepper, finely chopped |
½ | cucumber, finely diced |
1 | beef tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped |
1 stick(s) | celery, chopped |
1 sprig(s) | mint, chopped |
1 tbsp | extra virgin olive oil |
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste |
Instructions
In a bowl, mix together chili oil, olive oil, lemon zest, lemon juice, half of the red chili, salt and black pepper. Marinate the chicken in the mixture for one hour in the refrigerator.In a separate bowl, mix red pepper, cucumber, tomato, celery, watercress, mint, the other half of the red chili with the extra virgin olive oil.
Grill the marinated chicken for 25 minutes or until tender.
To serve, spoon the vegetables on serving plates and place the chicken on top.
Preparation time:
ca. 20 min
Resting time:
ca. 1 hr
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
458kcal
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