Rich Curried Chicken & Vegetables

The homemade curry powder for this chicken dish has an especially high proportion of phytochemical-rich turmeric and ginger.

Swap & Drop Diet Cookbook (Best Health, Reader’s Digest Canada)

 

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4servings
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4servings
Ingredients
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Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the turmeric, ginger, half of the salt, the cinnamon, sugar, and pepper. Add the chicken, tossing to coat.
  2. In a nonstick Dutch oven, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook, stirring frequently for 7 minutes, or until the onion is tender.
  3. Add 1/2 cup (125 mL) of water, the carrots, potatoes, peanut butter, and the remaining salt; bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the carrots begin to soften.
  4. Add the chicken and cook for 2 minutes, or until no longer pink. Stir in 2 cups (500 mL) of water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; cover and cook for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the potatoes are tender.
  5. Add the broccoli; cover and cook for 5 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender. Divide into 4 bowls.
Recipe Notes

Per serving: 394 calories, 37 g protein, 9.7 g total fat, 2 g saturated fat, 118 mg cholesterol, 38 g carbohydrates, 7.9 g fibre.