Garlic Chili Chicken With Cardamom Rice

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 2
Garlic Chili Chicken With Cardamom Rice - A Spicy and Flavorful Dish
in Main

Prep

15 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

55 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 onion , very finely chopped
3 green chilies , finely chopped
4 garlic cloves , crushed
4 cm fresh ginger , finely grated
cooking oil
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
4 chicken thighs , cut into chunks
4 tomatoes , cut into chunks
80 g spinach , roughly chopped
butter or oil
4 cardamom pods , squashed
1 cup basmati rice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
250
Sugar
5g
Fat
10g
Garlic Chili Chicken With Cardamom Rice is a spicy and flavorful dish that is perfect for those who love dishes with bold, punchy flavors. The dish is created by frying chicken pieces in a mixture of ground cumin, turmeric, chili powder, and a blend of finely chopped ginger, garlic, green chilies, and onions. This is then combined with fresh chunks of tomatoes and spinach to create a dish that is healthy, delicious, and rich in flavor. The dish is served on a bed of cardamom rice that is cooked to perfection and adds a fragrant aroma to the entire dish.

Instructions

1.Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a large saucepan and add finely chopped onions, ginger, green chilies, and garlic cloves. Fry for 5 minutes or until onions turn golden brown.
2.Add chili powder, ground cumin, and turmeric to the pan. Fry the mixture for 2 minutes.
3.Add chicken chunks to the saucepan and fry for 5 to 8 minutes. Coat the chicken cubes well with the mixture.
4.Add chunks of tomatoes and spinach to the pan, stirring occasionally for 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked.
5.Cook basmati rice with 1 teaspoon of butter or oil, and 4 squashed cardamom pods.
6.Serve the garlic chili chicken on a bed of freshly cooked cardamom rice. Enjoy!

PROS

Garlic Chili Chicken provides a high amount of protein with a combination of essential amino acids, lightens the mood with chili powder, ginger, and fresh tomatoes, and adds a flavorful taste with cardamom rice.

CONS

This recipe can be too spicy for people who are not used to eating chili peppers and is not suitable for people who are allergic to chicken.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Garlic has been shown to lower blood pressure and the risk factors associated with heart disease.
Chili peppers contain capsaicin, which has been associated with increased metabolism and decreased appetite.
Tomatoes have high levels of vitamin C and potassium, which are important for overall health and disease prevention.

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