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Healthy Indian Spiced Chicken

A healthy chicken dish with Indian spices is a warm comforting meal.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 307 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian

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
  • Serve with Basmati Rice or Naan Bread optional
Garnish:
  • cilantro
  • almonds
  • Greek yogurt
  • **Garam Masala is a Indian spice mix found in most grocery stores in the spice section

Instructions

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  1. In large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Add onion and saute for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and ginger.
  2. 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.
  3. Add water and stir. Cook for 8-10 minutes.
  4. Stir in yogurt and heat for 2 minutes.
  5. Garnish with cilantro, almonds, and greek yogurt.

Nutrition Information

Calories 307kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 98mg (33%) Sodium 1060mg (44%) Potassium 783mg (22%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 320IU (6%) Vitamin C 6.4mg (7%) Calcium 60mg (6%) Iron 1.8mg (10%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 307

% 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.