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  • 1 small onion
    roughly chopped
  • a thumb-sized piece ginger
    roughly chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
    chopped
  • 1-2 green chilli
    chopped
  • 25g coriander
    keep a few leaves back as a garnish
  • 2 tsp coconut oil
  • 4 chicken breasts
    cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 100g fat-free natural yogurt
  • 1/2 lemon
    juiced

To serve

  • steamed basmati rice

Nutrition:

  • kcal247
    low
  • fat7.8g
  • saturates1.3g
  • carbs4.2g
  • sugars3g
  • fibre0.8g
  • protein39.6g
  • salt0.2g

Method

  • step 1

    Put the onion, ginger, garlic, chilli and fresh coriander with 2 tbsp of water in a food processor and whizz to a purée.

  • step 2

    Heat the coconut oil in a frying pan over a medium heat.

  • step 3

    Season the chicken and fry for 4-5 minutes until browned.

  • step 4

    Turn the heat to low, add the spices and cook for 2 minutes.

  • step 5

    Tip the onion purée into the pan and fry for 2-3 minutes.

  • step 6

    Add 150ml of water, and simmer for 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.

  • step 7

    Stir through the yogurt and lemon juice, and serve with a few coriander leaves sprinkled on top and some steamed rice.

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