3-Meal Prep: Chicken Vindaloo with Basmati Rice
It’s been a while – what’s up folks! But I am back with a simple, new recipe that is going to fill your tummy healthily and with lots of comfort!
Say hi to Chicken Vindaloo! Not sure about you but I grew up in Sydney eating quite a bit of vindaloos! Little did I know that it’s actually quite easy to make – and pretty healthy too. All those herbs and spices are a terrific addition to the dish with natural antioxidants bursting right through it.
Makes – 3 meals
Time needed – 25 mins
Nutrition information:
The nutrition information below is without the rice and lettuce leaves. It is also a rough guide so apologies in advanced if it’s incorrect – I am not a nutritionist and I have moved away from calorie counting since 2014.
Calories: 268, Protein: 22.5g, Carbs: 13.1g, Fats: 13.8g, Sat. Fat: 3.3g
Here’s what you need:
- 300g chicken breast
- 1 red onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
For the spice blend:
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 3 cili padi, sliced
- 2 cloves
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1/2 inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
- 1 tsp paprika powder
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp coconut sugar
To serve (optional):
- Basmati rice
- Lettuce leaves, chopped
Here’s how you do it:
- Using a blender or food processer, blend all the ingredients for the spice blend until it becomes a paste.
- Combine the chicken breast with the spice blend and let the chicken marinate. If you’re short on time, about 15-20 mins will do. But if you have more time let it marinate for 4-6 hours.
- Heat a non-stick skillet on medium heat and add in the oil. Once hot, toss in the marinated chicken and cook for about 4 minutes, stirring.
- Add the chopped onions, salt and pepper and tomato paste and stir-fry for 1 min. Add in water and stir-fry again mixing well.
- Toss in carrots and give it a good mix before putting the heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the curry is well done.
- Build your meals with basmati rice and lettuce leaves for the added nutrients!
- Enjoy!
