Healthy Indian Spiced Chicken
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5
Healthy Indian Spiced Chicken
Description
This recipe sautés onion, garlic, and fresh ginger before adding cubed chicken breast pieces. Brown sugar and a mix of Indian spices provide a layered flavor profile with gentle sweetness, warmth, and moderate heat. Tomato paste enriches the sauce with depth and color, while water simmers the chicken until fully cooked.
The final step incorporates Greek yogurt, which softens the spices and adds a creamy consistency without overwhelming fat. Garnishes of fresh cilantro, almonds, and additional yogurt lend freshness, texture, and cooling contrast. The dish pairs well with basmati rice or naan bread to complement the spiced chicken.
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons olive oil
- 2 Pounds chicken breast cubed
- 1 red onion
- 4 garlic cloves or 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 Tablespoons fresh ginger or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 Tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 2 Tablespoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons Turmeric
- 1-2 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 cup Greek yogurt
- basmati rice optional, serve with
- naan bread optional, serve with
Garnish:
- cilantro
- almonds
- Greek yogurt
- garam masala Indian spice mix
Instructions
- In large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and saute for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and ginger.
- Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes. Add brown sugar, tomato paste, cumin, garam masala, turmeric, red chili flakes, and salt. Stir to coat chicken.
- Add water and stir. Cook for 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in yogurt and heat for 2 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro, almonds, and greek yogurt.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 307 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 307kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 35g | 70% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 98mg | 33% |
| Sodium | 1060mg | 44% |
| Potassium | 783mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 320IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 6.4mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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