Ingredients and Weight:
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 pounds)
- Basmati rice (2 cups)
- Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
- Onion (1 large, chopped)
- Garlic (4 cloves, minced)
- Ginger (1-inch piece, minced)
- Curry powder (3 tablespoons)
- Turmeric powder (1 teaspoon)
- Garam masala (1 teaspoon)
- Ground cumin (1 teaspoon)
- Chicken broth (3 cups)
- Frozen peas (1 cup)
- Raisins (1/2 cup)
- Cashews (1/2 cup, toasted)
- Cilantro (1/4 cup, chopped)
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Cooking Time:
30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
2 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown chicken for 5 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Add onion, garlic, and ginger to the skillet. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in curry powder, turmeric, garam masala, and cumin. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- Add chicken broth, peas, raisins, and cashews. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, return chicken to the skillet, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- While the chicken is cooking, cook basmati rice according to package directions.
- Fluff rice with a fork and stir in cilantro.
- Serve chicken over rice and garnish with additional cilantro.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 420
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
- Sodium: 600mg
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
Dish Characteristics:
- Aromatic and flavorful with a blend of Indian spices.
- Chicken is tender and juicy, cooked in a flavorful sauce.
- Rice is light and fluffy, providing a perfect base for the chicken.
- Cashews, raisins, and peas add sweetness, texture, and color.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro adds a vibrant touch and fresh flavor.
User Comments:
- "This dish is the perfect combination of Indian flavors and American comfort food."
- "The chicken was seasoned to perfection and the sauce was incredible."
- "The rice was fluffy and complemented the chicken well."
- "This is a great dish to impress guests or enjoy with family."
- "Overall, a delicious and satisfying meal."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you can't find basmati rice, use another long-grain rice like jasmine or brown rice.
- Adjust the spice level to your preference by adding more or less curry powder.
- Serve with your favorite Indian condiments like chutney or raita.
