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Cumin Chicken Bites

Name: Cumin Chicken Bites
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 300 g boneless chicken thigh, 2 cm cubes; 120 g onion, chopped; 120 g bell pepper, chopped; 1 tbsp light soy sauce; 1 tsp cornstarch; 1.5 tbsp neutral oil; 1 tsp ground cumin; 0.25 tsp chilli flakes, optional

孜然鸡丁 · Zī rán jī dīng

Small chicken pieces with cumin, onion, and pepper. Add powdered spices late so they do not scorch against the pan.

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Prep12 min

Cook15 min

Serves2

DifficultyEasy

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Recipe guide · not yet kitchen-testedAI-assisted editorial draft. Timing depends on your stove, pan, and ingredient size. Use the doneness checks below.

Let’s get cooking

01
Season chicken
Toss chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch. Refrigerate while cutting vegetables.
02
Cook in one layer
Heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in a single layer, turning, for 6–8 minutes.
03
Add vegetables
Add onion and pepper and stir-fry 4–5 minutes until softened.
04
Check and season
Check chicken reaches 74°C. Lower heat, sprinkle cumin and optional chilli, and toss for about 30 seconds.