Rancho-Curry Chicken With Lemon-Mint Yogurt

May 24, 2023May 24, 20230 2
Spice up your dinner with this delicious Rancho-Curry Chicken recipe
in Main

Prep

35 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

45 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast , cubed
1 cup green chili sauce
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 red onion , sliced
1/2 tomatoes , sliced
2 -3 garlic cloves , minced
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
1 large cucumber
1 cup plain yogurt
2 -3 sprigs of fresh mint , finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh-squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
317
Sugar
8g
Fat
14g
Rancho-Curry Chicken is a spicy dish that blends the flavors of Mexico and India. The recipe has its roots in the American Southwest, where ranch-style cuisine meets curry-spiced Indian dishes. The combination of tangy tomatoes, onion, and garlic with spicy green chili sauce gives the chicken a bold kick that pairs well with the cooling lemon-mint yogurt sauce. This dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner and can be accompanied by rice or salad for a well-rounded meal.

Instructions

1.In a bowl, mix the cubed chicken breast with green chili sauce, cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2.Heat olive oil in a pan, add sliced red onion and tomatoes, and cook until the vegetables are soft.
3.Add minced garlic, curry powder, water, salt, and fresh coarse ground black pepper, and sauté for another 2 minutes.
4.Add marinated chicken cubes to the pan, cover and cook for 5-7 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
5.In a separate bowl, peel and dice the cucumber, and add plain yogurt, finely chopped fresh mint leaves, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Mix well.
6.Divide the cooked chicken cubes into plates and serve with lemon-mint yogurt on the side.

PROS

This Rancho-Curry Chicken recipe is an easy and flavorful way to enjoy chicken.

The lemon-mint yogurt sauce adds a refreshing tang to the dish.

CONS

This recipe uses green chili sauce, which may be too spicy for some individuals.

The Rancho-Curry Chicken is not suitable for those on a low-carb or low-fat diet plan.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein and is low in calories.
The dish is also low in sugar and high in potassium and vitamin C due to the cucumber and lemon juice in the yogurt sauce.

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