This one-pan mixed pepper chicken is simply mouth-watering! It is filled with fresh, delicious, flavours and spices. Plus it is low-carb, paleo and whole 30 friendly!
What I Love About the One-Pan Mixed Pepper Chicken
I love bell peppers and I love chicken, so I decided to cook them together in one pan! This dish is very simple to make and it can easily be customised to your taste.
- This recipe is a great dinner option because it can be made in 30 minutes!
- It is filled with protein! At the moment I am on a low-carb journey, so I am experimenting with lots of different chicken recipes and this one packs a lot of flavour!
- This dish is paleo and whole30 friendly.
- It is a great family dinner option.
- It can be served with any main of your choice depending on your dietary needs.
- The mixed pepper chicken pan is also a great meal prep option. It can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
- It is very easy to customise this dish. Add your favourite vegetables e.g. carrots, cabbage and more.
One-Pan Mixed Pepper Chicken Ingredients
- Chicken drumsticks and thighs. I added chicken drumsticks and thighs to this pan. However, you can use any chicken pieces of your choice. If you do use different chicken pieces, then you may have to cook the dish for a longer or shorter amount of time.
- Seasoning (salt to taste, paprika, garlic seasoning, onion seasoning and oregano). I used these ingredients to add flavour to the chicken pieces and sauce. You can alter the amount of each ingredient to suit your taste.
- Tomato puree. This ingredient creates a delicious, thick, tomatoey, sauce for the chicken.
- Onions. Add flavour to the dish.
- Capsicum peppers (bell peppers). Add a burst of fresh, sweet, fruity flavour to the meal.
- Oil
How to Make the One-Pan Mixed Pepper Chicken
- Grab a medium-sized bowl and add the chicken pieces. Season the chicken pieces with, salt to taste, ¼ tsp of onion powder, ¼ tsp of garlic powder, paprika to taste, and a splash of vegetable or sunflower oil. Rub the ingredients into the chicken and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- In the meantime, chop 3 mixed bell peppers, ½ an onion, and ½ a tomato. Set aside for later.
- Once the chicken has finished marinating heat a splash of oil in the pan. Then, add the chicken pieces and cook on each side for 7-10 minutes or until brown.
- Remove the chicken pieces from the pan and drain out excess oil if necessary. Make sure you leave the chicken juices in the pan because it will add more flavour to the dish!
- Add onions to the pan and cook for a few minutes. Then, add 3-4 tbsp of tomato puree, stir and cook for 1 minute. Pour in 1 cup of water or chicken stock. Season the mixture with salt to taste, pepper to taste, oregano and bring to a boil.
- Then, add the chicken pieces, mixed peppers, and tomatoes to the pan. Cook on a low/ medium heat for another 15 minutes or until the chicken is done and serve.
What to Serve with this Dish?
Some healthy choices include cauliflower rice, quinoa and vegetables.
Some other options include rice, pasta, couscous and more.
Alternatives
You can cook this dish in the oven instead of on the stove. However, be sure to use a cast iron pan or ovenproof pan.
Alternative chicken pieces can be used in this chicken e.g. chicken fillets, chicken wings and more but you may have to cook them for a longer or shorter amount of time.
Also, you can swap chicken for any protein of your choice e.g. shrimps, fish, beef and more.
Storage
The one-pan mixed pepper chicken can be refrigerated in an air tight container for 3-4 days.
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One-Pan Mixed Pepper Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 kg chicken drumsticks and thighs
- 3 mixed bell peppers
- 1/2 onion chopped
- 3-4 tbsp tomato puree
- 1/4 tsp garlic seasoning
- 1/4 tsp onion seasoning
- A pinch of oregano
- 1/8-1/4 tsp paprika
- Salt to taste
- Vegetable/Sunflower Oil
Instructions
- Grab a medium sized bowl and add the chicken pieces. Season the chicken pieces with, salt to taste, ¼ tsp of onion powder, ¼ tsp of garlic powder, paprika to taste and a splash of vegetable or sunflower oil. Rub the ingredients into the chicken and leave to marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- In the meantime, chop 3 mixed bell peppers, ½ an onion and ½ a tomato. Set aside for later.
- Once the chicken has finished marinating heat a splash of oil in the pan. Then, add the chicken pieces and cook on each side for 7-10 minutes or until brown.
- Remove the chicken pieces from the pan and drain out excess oil if necessary. Make sure you leave the chicken juices in the pan because it will add more flavour to the dish!
- Add onions to the pan and cook for a few minutes. Then, add 3-4 tbsp of tomato puree, stir and cook for 1 minute. Pour in 1 cup of water or chicken stock. Season the mixture with salt to taste, pepper to taste, a pinch of oregano and bring to a boil.
- Then, add the chicken pieces, mixed peppers, and tomatoes the pan. Cook on a low/ medium heat for another 15 minutes or until the chicken is done and serve.
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