Chicken and Beef Veggie Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 lb Chicken breast (diced into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 lb Beef (diced into bite-sized pieces)
• 3 Garlic (cloves, minced)
• 1 tsp Paprika
• 0.5 tsp Thyme (dried)
• 0.5 tsp Mixed herbs
• Salt (to taste)
• 1 Seasoning cube (e.g., Maggi or Knorr)
• 3 tbsp Vegetable oil (divided)
• 1 Onions (chopped)
• 2 Peppers (chopped (scotch bonnet or habanero for heat))
• 3 Spring onions (chopped, divided)
• 2 Carrots (sliced or diced)
• 2 Mixed bell peppers (chopped)
• 2 tbsp Oyster sauce
• 1 tbsp Soy sauce
• 2 tbsp Sweet chilli sauce
• 1 tbsp Cornflour (for slurry)
• 0.5 cup Water (plus extra for cornflour slurry)

Steps

1. 1

   Dice the chicken breast and beef into bite-sized pieces.

2. 2

   In a bowl, season both the chicken and beef with minced garlic, paprika, thyme, mixed herbs, salt, and a crumbled seasoning cube.

3. 3

   Add a little vegetable oil to the meat and mix everything properly, ensuring every piece is well coated in the marinade.

4. 4

   Heat a lightly oiled pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken first and cook until it is fully cooked through, then remove from the pan and set aside.

5. 5

   In the same pan, fry the beef until it is fully cooked and browned, then remove and set aside with the chicken.

6. 6

   In the same pan (adding a splash more oil if needed), add the chopped onions and sauté until they soften slightly.

7. 7

   Add the chopped peppers and a portion of the spring onions to the pan.

8. 8

   Add the carrots and mixed bell peppers, stirring everything together to combine.

9. 9

   Return the fried chicken and beef to the pan and mix gently with the vegetables.

10. 10

    Adjust the seasoning with extra salt or herbs if desired, then add just enough water (about 1/2 cup) to help cook everything together.

11. 11

    In a small bowl, whisk together the oyster sauce, soy sauce, and sweet chili sauce. Pour this mixture into the pan; you will see the color of the sauce deepen.

12. 12

    Give the sauce a good stir and let it simmer gently for a few minutes.

13. 13

    To thicken, mix cornflour with a little water in a small cup to create a slurry. Pour it slowly into the pan, stirring constantly as the sauce thickens.

14. 14

    Finish by stirring in fresh chopped spring onions. Cover the pan for a few minutes to allow everything to steam together.

15. 15

    Serve hot over white rice.

Notes

The creator suggests this as a great alternative to traditional Nigerian rice and stew. You can adjust the heat level by choosing different types of peppers (e.g., Scotch Bonnet for high heat).

Nutrition per serving

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