In cast iron pan or heavy skillet, heat oil until shimmery.
Add chicken and brown evenly.
If you have a large pan, add veggies. If your pan is too small for everything to fit and not be too crowded, remove chicken and add veggies (but be sure to cook chicken completely).
Brown veggies and continue cooking chicken (or brown veggies and add chicken back when they are nice and browned). Add garlic or shallot when slightly browned so they don't burn.
When chicken and veggies are fully cooked and browned, add another tablespoon of olive oil and spices.
Combine well so spices evenly coat chicken and veg.
Serve hot on its own or over rice.
Enjoy!