Is Chicken Curry good for weight loss?

A quick and simple chicken curry recipe, low in fat but high in taste. This medium curry goes great with the Spinach Pilau and a dollop of mango chutney.

• Recipe makes: 4 servings
• Prep time:
  10 mins
• Cook time: 30 mins
• Calories: 295
  per serving

Ingredients

• 1 tsp sunflower oil
• 10g butter
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tbsp garam masala
• 1 tsp ground coriander
• ½ tsp dried mint
• 570g chicken breast, diced
• 200ml water

Method

1. Heat the oil and butter in a wok or large, heavy frying pan. Add the garlic and onion and stir fry for about 5 minutes until onion is golden.
2. Stir in the garam masala, coriander and mint.
3. Add the chicken and cook over a moderate heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add the water, stir, and simmer without a lid for 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked and sauce has thickened.

If you like fresh coriander, stir in a tablespoon, chopped, prior to serving.

Nutrition information per servingCalories (kcal)295Carbohydrate (g)13.9Fat (g)7.5Protein (g)43.2Fibre (g)1.0Alcohol (g)0.0Fruit & Veg0.6

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There are a lot of recipe variations for Curry Chicken with rice, and there are more if you search without rice keyword. I wanted to adapt this recipe to my weight-loss diet (yes, I am on diet) and receive the best benefits along with great taste.

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About Curry Chicken & Rice recipe

There are a lot of websites – cookbooks with recipes for the same thing, but take into consideration that every recipe is unique and all cooks leave their personal “mark“. This curry chicken and rice has my mark and is rethought for weight-loss feature, but also for tastiness. In the recipe’s steps is written to cook the rice according to package instructions, but if you want to prepare the rice with more flavor and taste, and you are not in search for a weight-loss recipe, try my Spanish Rice (a side dish that adds greater flavor than simple rice). But, if you searched for light dishes, I recommend to not change a thing in the ingredients list or their amount. However, you can use condensed chicken soup or chicken broth instead of my homemade vegetable broth. Moreover, there are few ingredients, making this recipe a cheap one and one that can be made in ~ 40 minutes.

How to prepare my Homemade Vegetable Broth – Recipe

Preparing every meal at home is way healthier than any fast-food or restaurant. I’ll show you how to prepare vegetable broth at home:

You need the following ingredients: 10 cups distilled water, 2 medium Onions, 3 medium Garlic cloves, 3 medium Carrots, 4 Celery Stalk, 2 big Potatoes (with skin), 1/2 cup Dried Parsley, 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme, 1 teaspoon Dried Basil, 1 tablespoon Liquid Aminos.

Follow these steps:

1. Scrub the potatoes thoroughly with a vegetable brush. Cut them into 1-inch thick pieces.
2. Cut the rest of the vegetables into 1-inch pieces. Add the distilled water in a large soup pot and add the vegetables and seasonings (all in). The water must cover the vegetables. Bring to boil.
3. After Boiling for 5 to 10 minutes, reduce the heat just enough the water boils gently. Simmer for one hour.
4. After one hour of simmering, discard the vegetables. Use the veggie leftovers as I said in directions.

Curry Chicken & Rice is great for Weight-Loss and you’ll feel full longer

As I said, the recipe is made for weight-loss programs and doesn’t need to be modified in any way because it is tasty enough to be liked by any food critic. The chicken meat (especially chicken breasts) is a great source of low-fat protein which contributes to muscle growth and development and controls the body’s homocysteine amino acid levels (which makes it very good for your heart). It is great for weight-loss diets due to the B6 vitamin, keeping healthy vessels, energy levels balanced, and helps your metabolism to burn away calories. On the other hand, rice is low in fat, is easy to digest, and has a lot of B vitamins. Moreover, eating rice will make your brain think you’re full for a longer period.

As per ndtv.com, a number of people stay away from rice, as it packs high amounts of carbohydrates and is rich in calories. But should you eliminate it from your diet altogether? Not necessarily. Rice is also low in fat, is easily digestible, gluten-free grain that offers a number of B vitamins as well. So you may want to re-consider banning it completely from your diet. According to your dietary needs and the kind of low-carb or low-calorie diet you may be following, adjust your portions of rice and skip eating carbs in meals before or after the one with rice.

Is chicken curry OK for weight loss?

Yes, chicken curry can be good for weight loss, provided it is made in a healthy manner. Chicken is low in calories and high in protein.

Can I eat curry while dieting?

Curry aids digestion, improves blood circulation, reduces oxidative stress, boosts heart health, and improves blood sugar levels. Most Indian curries are loaded with cream or ghee (clarified butter) which increases their calorie count and makes it difficult to include in the diet when trying to shed kilos.

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Is eating chicken curry healthy?

Made up of meat and vegetables in a spiced sauce, usually accompanied by rice, curry can potentially claim 'good for you' status. The vegetables contain lots of minerals and nutrients, and turmeric – the main spice in most curry powders – has anti-inflammatory effects.