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Indian Spiced Chicken

Indian Spiced Chicken

with Onions and Pineapple
1 hr 5 min., ready in 3 h.
Time:
604
calories
Calories:
Health Score:
88 / 100
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Ingredients
2 garlic cloves
1 pc fresh ginger
1 tsp Coriander
½ tsp Cumin
1 tsp brown Mustard seed
½ tsp Turmeric
½ tsp Garam Masala (Indian spice blend)
6 Chicken legs (each about 6 oz.)
1 Pineapple (about 36 oz.)
1 red chili pepper
1 Lime
salt
cane sugar
6 Tbsps vegetable oil
½ bunch cilantro
6 onions
How healthy are the main ingredients?
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Preparation
1.
Indian Spiced Chicken preparation step 1

Peel the garlic and chop coarsely. Peel and grate the ginger root.

2.
Indian Spiced Chicken preparation step 2

Crush the coriander, cumin and mustard seeds in a mortar. Add garlic and ginger and grind to make a smooth paste. Mix in the turmeric and garam masala.

3.
Indian Spiced Chicken preparation step 3

Rinse chicken legs and pat dry. Separate thighs and drumsticks at the joints. Remove skin if desired. 

4.
Indian Spiced Chicken preparation step 4

Rub chicken pieces in a bowl with the spice paste and let marinate for 2 hours.

5.
Indian Spiced Chicken preparation step 5

Meanwhile, peel and cut the pineapple into thin slices, then core and arrange slices decoratively on a plate.

6.
Indian Spiced Chicken preparation step 6

Halve chile pepper lengthwise, remove seeds, rinse and pat dry. Cut chile into thin strips. Squeeze juice from lime. Mix 3 tablespoons juice with salt, sugar and 3 tablespoons of oil.

7.
Indian Spiced Chicken preparation step 7

Rinse cilantro, shake dry, pluck leaves, chop half coarsely and stir into the chile sauce. Pour sauce over pineapple, cover with plastic wrap and let marinate. at room temperature until ready to serve.

8.
Indian Spiced Chicken preparation step 8

Peel the onions and slice approximately 1/4 inch thick. 

9.
Indian Spiced Chicken preparation step 9

Heat remaining oil in an oven-proof skillet and cook onion slices for 1 minute, stirring.

10.
Indian Spiced Chicken preparation step 10

Remove chicken from marinade and season with salt. Add to skillet and roast in a preheated oven at 400°F until chicken is cooked through, turning chicken halfway through, about 35 minutes. Serve chicken, onions, and pineapple, garnished with remaining coriander.

Nutritional values
1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie604 cal.(29 %)
Protein57 g(58 %)
Fat32 g(28 %)
Carbohydrates18 g(12 %)
Sugar added1 g(4 %)
Roughage2.5 g(8 %)
Healthy, because

Healthy, because

There is a lot of valuable protein in this spicy chicken. In addition, the body gets a nutrient kick from iron, which is an important component of the blood pigment, and vitamin B6, which is involved in blood formation and helps in the undisturbed build-up and breakdown of protein building blocks.

Even smarter

Even smarter

Serve the chicken with brown rice. In addition to filling fibers, it provides vitamin B1, which is important for the undisturbed functioning of heart and kidneys.

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