Mums Delicious Persian Pepper Chicken

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Total Time 40 mins
Ratings: 4 from 1 votes
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Courses: Main Meals, ONE POT, Quick & Easy
Description

A tasty Mums Persian Pepper Chicken dish that will satisfy all your family and friends, made in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients
  • 1 kg chicken
  • 1 extra large onion (finely chopped)
  • 4 clove large garlic
  • 2 large red peppers
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • juice of one lemon
  • 2 tbsp sweet pepper paste
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste (double concentrated)
  • 1 tsp pul biber (aleppo pepper)
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1 1/2 tsp paprika
Instructions
  1. 1

    Season your chicken pieces with salt and pepper, and using only a little bit of oil, let them sizzle in the pan until lightly golden. Remove the chicken and set them aside.

  2. 2

    Cut up the onions finely and sauté with the garlic, peppers and spices in the same pan for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the tomato paste to the mix. Let it cook for a good 5 – 10 minutes on medium heat so all the flavours are exposed, amazing aroma and the intensity of the tomato paste colour comes through.

  4. 4

    Add 1 cup of water and juice of a full lemon. Gently place the chicken pieces back into the sauce and let everything cook for about 30 minutes on medium heat.

  5. 5

    Top with a sprinkle of fresh parsley and a side of rice.

  6. 6

    Serve and enjoy 🙂

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