Our tested Stir-Fried Chicken Thigh Bisque: herb-heavy, generous, and balanced with cumin and coriander. Serves 4 people with plenty to go around.
Free to cook
Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the cumin and coriander elements, and pat the chicken thigh dry so it colours well.
Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.
Turn up the heat and add the chicken thigh. Stir-fry over the highest heat, keeping everything moving, until just cooked and glossy.
Stir in the za'atar and the rest of the cumin and coriander flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.
Add the red pepper along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.
Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.
Finish with the chopped coriander and serve while hot.
Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.
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