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Chicken Pulao

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Yields8 Servings
DifficultyBeginnerPrep Time10 minsCook Time50 minsTotal Time1 hr
 2 tbsp Canola Oil
 1 Onion, Medium, Chopped
 3-5 Pieces Cloves
 3-5 Pieces Whole Peppers
 3-5 Pieces Whole Cardmom
 3-5 Pieces Cinnamon Sticks
 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
 ½ cup Non-Fat Yogurt
 1 tsp Ginger, Minced
 1 tsp Garlic, Minced
 2 Medium Tomatoes, Diced
 ½ tsp Green Chili Paste
 1 ½ tsp Salt (optional)
 2 lbs Whole Chicken, Cut, Skinned, and Trimmed
 6 Small Potatoes, Halved
 Water
 2 cups Basmati Rice, Washed and Soaked for 1 hour
1

Heat oil and stir fry onion until translucent.

2

Add the whole spices and cumin seeds and saute for 1 minute.

3

Add yogurt, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, green chili paste, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook for 5 minutes.

4

Add chicken; mix well and cook for 15 minutes or until chicken is almost cooked.

5

Add potatoes and enough water to make 4 1/2 cups liquid. Bring to boil and add rice and remaining 1 teaspoon of salt.

6

Cover partially and cook over medium heat until water evaporates.

7

Cover and place pot in a preheated oven (250 degrees fahrenheit) for 15 minutes or until rice and potatoes are cooked.

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Nutrition Facts

8 servings

Serving size

1 cup (8.5 oz)


Amount per serving
Calories390
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g11%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 80mg27%
Sodium 570mg25%
Total Carbohydrate 49g18%
Dietary Fiber 3g11%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 30g

Calcium 4mg1%
Iron 10mg56%
Potassium 660mg15%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Whole Wheat Penne with Chicken and Vegetables

1. Low fat greek yogurt and low fat or evaporated milk can be used to substitute the heavy cream.

2. Chickpea, red lentil, or rice pasta can be used to make the recipe gluten-free.

Honey Garlic ShrimpsChoice of your vegetable (bell peppers, onions, squash etc.) can be added to the skewers in between the shrimps.