Chicken with green beans and bell pepper
4 servings
40 minutes
Chicken with green beans and bell peppers is a bright and aromatic dish of Bulgarian cuisine that reflects the richness of its gastronomic traditions. It combines the tenderness of chicken, the freshness of green beans, and the sweet taste of bell peppers, creating a harmony of flavors and textures. Paprika adds a warm, spicy note to the dish, while slow cooking reveals the depth of aromas. This dish is perfect for a family dinner or a light yet nutritious lunch. It can be served as a standalone treat or with a side of rice or fresh bread. The simplicity of preparation makes it accessible even for beginners, while the richness of flavors makes it a favorite choice for Mediterranean cuisine lovers.
1
Wash the chicken breast and cut it into small pieces ('cubes'), wash and cut one large bell pepper into small pieces. Wash the green beans. Prepare salt and paprika.
- Chicken: 1000 g
- Sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Green beans: 1000 g
- Salt: to taste
- Paprika: 1 tablespoon
2
In one large heated pan, place the green beans and stir. In another, add the chopped chicken and generously sprinkle with paprika. The amount of oil in the pan depends on its type (less for ceramic) and your preferences. The main thing is to avoid burning. The heat under both should be medium. Start cooking, occasionally stirring the beans and chicken for even browning.
- Green beans: 1000 g
- Chicken: 1000 g
- Paprika: 1 tablespoon
- Vegetable oil: to taste
3
In 10-12 minutes, both pans will have semi-cooked vegetables and chicken - it's time to combine them and continue cooking. Before that, you need to do the following: add salt to taste in both pans. After salting and combining the chicken and beans in a large pan, add the chopped pepper. You can also salt it a little. Mix well (but carefully) and cover the pan with a lid, reducing the heat to minimum. Now you can calmly step away for 10-15 minutes for your tasks.
- Salt: to taste
- Chicken: 1000 g
- Green beans: 1000 g
- Sweet pepper: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
4
After 10-15 minutes, remove the lid without turning off the heat, and let the dish cook a bit more uncovered for another 3-4 minutes.
- Chicken: 1000 g
- Green beans: 1000 g
- Sweet pepper: 1 piece