Curry Chicken and Broccoli: A Spicy Comfort Dish
Warm up with this Curry Chicken and Broccoli dish served with Basmati Rice. An easy-to-cook recipe with a burst of sunny flavors!
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 228kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Medium Onion
- 3 Cloves Garlic
- 2 Tablespoons Ginger
- 1 Habanero Pepper Optional
- 3 Tablespoons Curry Powder
- 2 teaspoons Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- 1 ½ Pounds Chicken Breast
- 1 ½ Cups Chicken Broth
- 1 Juice of Lemon
- ½ Zest of Lemon
- 2 Cups Broccoli
- 1 Cup Yogurt
Instructions
- Chop the onion, garlic, ginger, and habanero (optional).1 Medium Onion, 3 Cloves Garlic, 2 Tablespoons Ginger
- Cut the chicken breast into bite-size pieces.1 ½ Pounds Chicken Breast
- Heat the olive oil in a saute pan. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger.1 ½ Tablespoons Olive Oil
- Sauté onions, garlic, and ginger until onion is soft. Mix in the Habanero pepper. (Habanero is optional)1 Habanero Pepper
- Add the spices (curry, cumin, turmeric, and salt). Cook for a couple of minutes.3 Tablespoons Curry Powder, 2 teaspoons Cumin, 1 teaspoon Turmeric, 1 teaspoon Sea Salt
- Add the chicken breast and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.1 ½ Pounds Chicken Breast
- Add the chicken broth, broccoli, and the juice of one lemon.1 ½ Cups Chicken Broth, 1 Juice of Lemon, 2 Cups Broccoli
- Bring the liquid to a boil. Stirring frequently, cook down the broth to about half. Stir in the zest of half a lemon. Take the pan off the heat.½ Zest of Lemon
- Temper the yogurt. Start by placing the yogurt in a bowl. Next, take a spoonful of the hot liquid from the pan and add it to the yogurt. Stir the mixture well, making sure that the yogurt is completely incorporated. Repeat this process, adding another spoonful of hot liquid, and stir until the yogurt is warmed and has an even consistency. Gradually adding hot liquid to the yogurt will help prevent it from separating when added to the hot liquid in the pan.1 Cup Yogurt
- Gently pour the yogurt mixture that has been tempered into the pan with the chicken and broccoli.
- Serve with cilantro and serrano peppers if you want more spice. ENJOY!!!
Nutrition
Calories: 228kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 75mg | Sodium: 781mg | Potassium: 650mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 294IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 2mg