Zesty Jeera Chicken: Quick & Flavorful Indian Spiced Delight
Quick And Tasty Jeera (Cumin) Chicken 🍗
Description: This quick and tasty jeera (cumin) chicken recipe is perfect for those moments when hunger strikes and you need a satisfying snack in no time. Loved by non-vegetarians, including my brother, this dish can also make for a delightful lunch when paired with warm rotis and fluffy white Basmati rice. Bursting with flavors of cumin, lemon, and aromatic spices, it’s a surefire way to satiate your cravings!
Recipe Category: Lunch/Snacks 🍽️
Keywords: Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Asian, Indian, < 60 Mins, Stove Top 🌶️
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 637.5
- Fat Content: 42.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 11.2g
- Cholesterol Content: 174.9mg
- Sodium Content: 201.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 16.4g
- Fiber Content: 0.8g
- Sugar Content: 14.1g
- Protein Content: 46.5g
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Chicken (cut into pieces) |
| 1 | Lemon Juice |
| – | Salt |
| 4-5 | Green Chilies (stems removed, slit vertically) |
| 2 | Cumin Seeds |
| 1/2 | Low-fat Plain Yogurt |
| 1 | Handful Coriander Leaves |
| 1/2 | Handful Mint Leaves |
Instructions:
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Prepare Chicken: Place chicken pieces in a bowl.
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Marinate Chicken: Add lemon juice and salt to the chicken. Mix well to coat the chicken pieces evenly with the lemon juice-salt mixture.
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Prepare Green Chilies: Remove the stems of the green chilies and slit them vertically.
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Heat Oil: Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
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Temper Cumin Seeds: Add cumin seeds to the hot oil and allow them to crackle, releasing their aromatic flavors.
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Add Green Chilies: Next, add the slit green chilies to the pan and sauté for about a minute until they begin to release their fragrance.
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Roast Chicken: Add the marinated chicken pieces to the pan and roast them for a few minutes until they start to brown.
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Add Yogurt and Herbs: Pour in the low-fat plain yogurt and add chopped coriander leaves to the pan. Mix well to combine all the ingredients.
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Cover and Cook: Cover the pan and let the chicken cook until it is tender and fully cooked through, stirring occasionally to ensure even cooking.
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Add Mint Leaves: Once the chicken is cooked, add the fresh mint leaves to the pan and give everything a final stir to incorporate the minty freshness.
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Serve Hot: Transfer the hot and aromatic jeera chicken to a serving dish and serve immediately, accompanied by your favorite bread for a satisfying meal or snack.
