Name: Chicken Balti Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 500g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 2 cloves of garlic, minced; 1-inch ginger, grated; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 2 tbsp Balti spice blend; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tsp cumin powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1 tsp paprika; Salt to taste; Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

Chicken Balti Recipe

Aileen Hanes Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Chicken Balti

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 30 minutes

Total: 45 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

500g chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 cloves of garlic, minced
1-inch ginger, grated
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 tbsp Balti spice blend
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp paprika
Salt to taste
Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

Instructions

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and cook until golden brown.
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pan and sauté for another minute.
Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until they are lightly browned on all sides.
In a small bowl, mix together the Balti spice blend, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and paprika. Sprinkle this mixture over the chicken and stir to coat evenly.
Add the chopped tomatoes to the pan and stir well. Cook for 5 minutes, until the tomatoes start to break down and release their juices.
Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan. Simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Season with salt to taste and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Serve hot with naan bread or steamed rice.

Nutrition

Calories : 300kcal
Total Fat : 12g
Saturated Fat : 2g
Cholesterol : 80mg
Sodium : 500mg
Total Carbohydrates : 10g
Dietary Fiber : 3g
Sugar : 4g
Protein : 35g

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