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Cumin Healthy Chicken Stir-Fry with Carrot Noodles

A quick, fragrant stir-fry of cumin-spiced chicken with broccoli and spiralized carrot noodles in coconut milk.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces chicken breast cubed
  • 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1 1/2 cups broccoli cut into bite-sized florets
  • 1 large carrot spiralized with blade C into noodles
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
  • cilantro for garnish

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • spiralizer or vegetable peeler (blade C)
  • large high-sided frying pan or skillet
  • Spatula or tongs

Method
 

  1. Place the cubed chicken in a mixing bowl and pour in the 1/2 cup coconut milk; season with sea salt and black pepper and stir to coat. Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes while you prep the vegetables.
  2. Heat the coconut oil in a large high-sided frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the minced ginger, ground cumin, ground coriander, and ground cardamom and cook, stirring, until fragrant and slightly golden, about 20 seconds.
  3. Add the marinated chicken to the pan in a single layer, shaking off excess coconut milk but leaving some coating on the pieces. Reserve any leftover coconut milk. Cook, turning as needed, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink, about 4–5 minutes.
  4. Add the broccoli florets and cook for 1 minute over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, then add the spiralized carrot noodles and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon sea salt. Stir and cook until the carrot noodles are tender, about 4 minutes, stirring frequently.
  5. Pour in the reserved coconut milk, stir to combine, and cook for about 30 seconds until heated through. Remove from heat.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use thicker carrots for easier spiralizing.
  • Marinate the chicken at least 20 minutes for better flavor.
  • Reserve leftover coconut milk to finish the sauce.