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Spicy Indian Chicken Xacuti
A rich and complex chicken stew from Goa, in southwestern India. Made with coconut milk and a wide range of aromatic spices.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 387 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken breast
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 small onion sliced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup water
- ⅔ cup coconut milk
- 3 Tbsp tamarind juice also called tamarind nectar
- 1 Roma tomato cored and sliced
- 1 Jalapeno pepper cored and diced
Spice Mixture:
- 1 ½ tsp Turmeric
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- 2 ½ tsp kosher salt
- 1 ½ tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp curry powder
- ½ tsp fenugreek
- ¾ tsp ground coriander
- ½ tsp black pepper cracked
Pod mixture:
- 1 tick cinnamon
- 4 pods cardamom
- 1 pod star anise
Instructions
Make spice mixture:
- In a small bowl place the spices and mix thoroughly.
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Pod Pouch:
- First, crush the cardamom pods. Next, cut a rectangular piece of cheesecloth about 12"x 6". Place the star anise, cinnamon stick, and the crushed pods. Fold over a couple of times, and tie on the ends with kitchen twine.
Prepare Chicken Xacuti
- Cut chicken breast into 1" pieces, and place in a glass dish. Sprinkle with cornstarch, then add in the spice mixture, and toss to evenly cover. Place in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes.
- Next, on medium heat, heat oil in a braising pan and add chicken. Cook, for about 5 minutes, turning frequently. Next add the onion and the garlic, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
- Pour in the water, and allow it to come to a boil, then add the tamarind juice and the coconut milk.
- Toss in the tomatoes and the jalapeno pepper. Add the pod mixture.
- Reduce heat, cover, and cook for an additional 10 minutes.
- Serve with naan bread and basmati rice.
Nutrition Information
Calories
387kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
145mg
(48%)
Sodium
1743mg
(73%)
Potassium
973mg
(28%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
370IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
3.3mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 387kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 145mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1743mg | 73% |
| Potassium | 973mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 370IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.