Chicken bhuna

Chicken bhuna

A lighter version of this takeaway favourite, a tomato base and lean skinless chicken breast make the curry lower in fat

Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 40 mins

Low-fat

Method

  1. Heat 1 tbsp oil in large non-stick frying pan and cook the onion until soft and lightly coloured. Add the garlic, ginger and chilli and cook for 2 minutes more. Sprinkle the spices over and fry for a minute.
  2. Stir in the lemon juice and chicken and cook for 2 minutes. Pour the tomatoes into the pan, add 150ml water, a pinch of salt and sugar and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with steamed basmati rice.

PER SERVING

240 kcalories, protein 36.9g, carbohydrate 11g, fat 5.6 g, saturated fat 0.9g, fibre 1.9g, salt 0.36 g

Recipe from olive magazine, September 2011.

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  • 17 September 2011

    Flicky rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Very tasty, quick and easy. Had most of the ingredients in the cupboard too.

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  • 23 September 2011

    Fluffy rated this recipe

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  • 24 September 2011

    wendy rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Very easy to make and delicious. Even hubby who is a picky eater loved it. Making again tonight - 2nd time we've had it this week.

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  • 26 September 2011

    Conor rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Delicious, though I might try it with chicken thighs next time.

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  • 28 September 2011

    aoifeduddy rated this recipe

    4 stars

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  • 30 September 2011

    Elena commented on this recipe

    I love this combination of spices! it's easy and delicious. I'll definitely cook this again.

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  • 01 October 2011

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  • 13 October 2011

    Robyn Robertson rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Added chopped carrot with the onion and courgette with the chicken - minus the rice makes for a tasty, healthy super quick curry.

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  • 16 October 2011

    babsybaker commented on this recipe

    Tried this using halal skinned and boned chicken thighs.Every bit as tasty and lo -fat but also much more economical. Served this with the home made Masala as part of a hot buffet. Everyone loved it! Can't wait to make it again.

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  • 16 October 2011

    babsybaker commented on this recipe

    Tried this using halal skinned and boned chicken thighs.Every bit as tasty and lo -fat but also much more economical. Served this with the home made Masala as part of a hot buffet. Everyone loved it! Can't wait to make it again.

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  • 17 October 2011

    abla rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    very nice and full of flavour (although I did add 5 birds eye chillis -with seeds-for a bit of a kick, some sliced peppers, a tablespoon of tom puree and a chicken stock cube) I may try with lamb next time or chicken thighs...mmm

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  • 19 October 2011

    Lynsey rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Great for mid week as quick and tasty. I served it with the Cauli Biryani (also from this site). Would make again.

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  • 21 October 2011

    Chris McDonnell rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Lovely fresh curry, enjoyed it very much!

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  • 04 November 2011

    Beth rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Easy to make and tasted good...

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  • 05 November 2011

    lina rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    quick and easy. I had no fennel but used a bit of tumeric and fresh bell peppers. Will add more chillis next time.

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  • 08 December 2011

    loreleine rated and commented on this recipe

    4 stars

    Quick, easy and tasty. Couldn't find chillies so I added a red bell pepper, replaced spices for smoked curry (2 tbsp). It was nice and spicy but I'll definitely try with chillies!

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  • 12 January 2012

    babs rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    this was really yummy good to find something that was so good and low fat will be having this again very soon

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  • 21 January 2012

    Thomas1 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    Quick,easy and very tasty curry.Will be definately be making again !

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  • 28 January 2012

    fiona commented on this recipe

    Made this tonight and it was really lovely, quick and easy and good combo of spices. I wasnt srue what they meant about crushed seeds of Cardamon but i removed seeds from pods(that tuk ages) and bashed them a bit it the end of a sppon! dont have peslte and mortar! and I used Tumeric as no fennel seeds and cumin seeds as no ground cumin! was very tasty and I look forward toleftovers! served with brow rice.

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  • 08 February 2012

    antonia1991 rated and commented on this recipe

    5 stars

    my boyfriend made this dish for us and it was beautiful also very easy to make. we try alot of dishes and this would be in my top dishes that he has made for us.

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Difficulty and servings

Easy

Serves 4

Preparation and cooking times

Total time

Ready in 40 mins

Low-fat

Ingredients

  • sunflower oil
  • 2 medium onions , halved and finely sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves , finely chopped
  • 25g ginger , peeled and finely chopped
  • 2 green chillies , finely chopped (take out the seeds if you like)
  • 2 heaped tsp cardamom pods , seeds crushed
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds
  • juice of ½ lemon
  • 4 skinless chicken breasts , cut into pieces
  • 400g tin chopped tomatoes
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PER SERVING

240 kcalories, protein 36.9g, carbohydrate 11g, fat 5.6 g, saturated fat 0.9g, fibre 1.9g, salt 0.36 g

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