Spicy Indian Chicken with Green Masala

Gluten Free
Health score
1%
Spicy Indian Chicken with Green Masala
180 min.
8
72kcal

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Unleash the flavors of authentic Indian cuisine with this Spicy Indian Chicken with Green Masala recipe! This gluten-free dish is perfect for those seeking a taste bud-tingling experience, and it's ready in just 180 minutes. With only 72 calories per serving, you can indulge in this mouth-watering meal without any guilt. This recipe serves 8 people and is ideal as a side dish to accompany your favorite main course.

Dive into the rich, aromatic world of Indian spices with a blend that includes cumin seeds, ginger-garlic paste, fresh green chile peppers, and ground dried turmeric. The star of the dish is the vibrant green masala sauce, made from fresh cilantro, lime juice, and a hint of yogurt, which perfectly marries with the succulent chicken drumsticks.

To ensure maximum flavor, the chicken is marinated for at least 2 hours in the zesty green masala mixture, allowing the spices to penetrate and infuse every bite. The cooking process begins with sautéing thinly sliced onions in vegetable oil until they turn a beautiful translucent hue. Then, the chicken and marinade are added to the frying pan, creating a simmering symphony of flavors that will fill your home with an irresistible aroma.

With a caloric breakdown of 34.79% protein, 40.54% fat, and 24.67% carbs, this Spicy Indian Chicken with Green Masala is not only delicious but also well-balanced. So, grab your frying pan, blender, and ziploc bags, and get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more. This recipe is a must-try for any cooking enthusiast looking to add a spicy twist to their repertoire.

Ingredients

  • tablespoon cumin seeds 
  • cups cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • tablespoon ginger garlic paste 
  •  to 2 chilies slit fresh diced green
  • 1.5 teaspoons turmeric dried
  • teaspoon juice of lime 
  • small onion thinly sliced
  • tablespoon yogurt plain
  • teaspoon salt 
  •  chicken thighs skinless
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • blender
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Place chili peppers, cumin seed, ginger-garlic paste, salt, turmeric, lime juice, and cilantro into a blender. Puree until the cilantro is very finely chopped, then add yogurt, and puree until smooth.
  2. Pour over the chicken drumsticks in a resealable plastic bag, and mix to coat. Marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
  3. To cook, heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in onion, and cook until the onion softens and turns translucent, about 5 minutes.
  4. Add the chicken and marinade, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the drumsticks are tender, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories72kcal
Protein34.79%
Fat40.54%
Carbs24.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
11
Glycemic Load
0.23
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
4.798260870997%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.01mg
Hesperetin
0.06mg
Isorhamnetin
0.44mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
3.9mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:71.83kcal
3.59%
Fat:3.17g
4.87%
Saturated Fat:0.62g
3.89%
Carbohydrates:4.33g
1.44%
Net Carbohydrates:2.61g
0.95%
Sugar:1.87g
2.08%
Cholesterol:27.47mg
9.16%
Sodium:460.96mg
20.04%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.12g
12.23%
Vitamin K:16.54µg
15.75%
Selenium:6.5µg
9.28%
Vitamin B3:1.68mg
8.39%
Vitamin C:6.81mg
8.25%
Vitamin B6:0.14mg
6.89%
Fiber:1.72g
6.88%
Phosphorus:65.05mg
6.51%
Vitamin A:289.04IU
5.78%
Iron:0.95mg
5.27%
Zinc:0.74mg
4.95%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.44%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.25%
Potassium:133.54mg
3.82%
Vitamin B5:0.38mg
3.76%
Magnesium:12.07mg
3.02%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.87%
Vitamin B1:0.04mg
2.61%
Vitamin E:0.33mg
2.23%
Copper:0.04mg
2.07%
Calcium:18.67mg
1.87%
Folate:5.81µg
1.45%
Source:Allrecipes