- 3 tablespoons cooking oil
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, sliced into bite-sized strips
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 large carrot, sliced
- ½ small red bell pepper, sliced
- ½ small yellow bell pepper, sliced
- ½ small orange bell pepper, sliced
- 2 cups water
- ½ (6-ounce) can of tomato paste
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken to the pan, season with salt and black pepper to taste, and sear for about 2 minutes on each side, or until golden.
- Add the onion, carrot, and bell peppers to the skillet. Season with salt to taste and cook for 5-7 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Stir in the water, tomato paste, garlic, cumin, paprika, and optional chili. Let simmer for 10-15 minutes until the sauce thickens and the chicken's internal temperature is 165 F.
- Serve the chicken immediately, garnished with parsley and alongside rice or pasta.