Spicy Chicken, Paneer, or Tofu

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Rakovine Apao (@thatpetitefoodie)

A versatile spicy dish that can be made with chicken, paneer, tofu, mushrooms, or cauliflower. Perfect for those who love a kick in their meals.

Spicy Chicken, Paneer, or Tofu recipe
Prep Time
10min
Cook Time
15min
Total Time
25min

Ingredients

2 Servings
(1 serving = 1 plate)

Main Ingredients

  • soya sauce
    soya sauce
    1tsp
  • garlic paste
    garlic paste
    1tsp
  • schezwan sauce
    schezwan sauce
    1tsp
  • salt
    salt
    1dash
  • pepper
    pepper
    1dash

How to make Spicy Chicken, Paneer, or Tofu

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    In a bowl, combine the soya sauce, garlic paste, and schezwan sauce.

  2. Step 2

    Add salt and pepper to taste.

  3. Step 3

    Choose your protein or vegetable: chicken, paneer, tofu, mushrooms, or cauliflower.

Cooking

  1. Step 1

    Heat a pan over medium heat.

  2. Step 2

    Add the chosen protein or vegetable to the pan.

  3. Step 3

    Pour the sauce mixture over the protein or vegetable.

  4. Step 4

    Cook until the protein is cooked through or the vegetables are tender.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

5.0kcal (0.25%)

Protein

0.3g (0.5%)

Carbs

1.0g (0.36%)

Sugars

0.3g (0.5%)

Healthy Fat

0.0g

Unhealthy Fat

0.0g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Feel free to adjust the spice level by adding more or less schezwan sauce.

  2. For a vegetarian option, use paneer or tofu.

  3. Mushrooms and cauliflower are great alternatives for a meat-free dish.

FAQS

  1. Can I use other vegetables?

    Yes, you can use mushrooms or cauliflower as alternatives.

  2. Is this recipe suitable for meal prep?

    Yes, this dish can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator.

  3. Can I make this dish vegan?

    Yes, simply use tofu or vegetables instead of chicken or paneer.

  4. How spicy is this dish?

    The spice level can be adjusted by varying the amount of schezwan sauce used.

  5. What can I serve this with?

    This dish pairs well with rice or noodles.

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