So recently I have been dieting and one night I really had an urge for a chicken korma! Although I am all about treating yourself often, and not denying yourself of anything I just didn't want to ruin the hard work I had put in to lose some pounds! So I thought to myself, why not create my own easy healthy alternative, and if I'm being honest I much prefer having this to a chicken korma any day! This recipe is really basic!! Doesn't contain a lot of fancy spices, I only had a few ingredients in the cupboard and didn't want to go to the shop so I made use of what I had and I was shocked at the result! Just shows how you don't need much for something to taste great!! Give it a try!!
Ingredients
Serves 2
- 2 Tablespoons Oil
- 1 Large Brown Onion
- 2 Cloves of Garlic
- 2 Chicken Breasts
- 4 Tablespoons of Mild Curry Powder
- 1 Teaspoon of Paprika
- Chicken Stock Cube or Pot
- 1 Tablespoon Tomato Paste
- 90g Spinach
- 200g Low Fat Natural Yogurt
Method
1. Preheat your Oven to 180 Degrees Celsius Fan Oven / 356 Degrees Fahrenheit / Gas Mark 4
2. Peel and cut the onion and garlic into thin slices.
3. In a large pan sweat the onions and garlic on a medium heat until soft and transparent.
4. Once Oven is preheated cook chicken on baking tray on a centre shelf for 25 minutes. Remember to cook for longer if chicken is still pink.
5. Boil 375ml (1 & 1/2 cups) of water in a kettle.
6. Add 4 Tablespoons of Mild Curry Powder and 1/2 Teaspoon of Smoked Paprika to the onions.
7. Add the boiled water and stock pot or cube to the onions and spices (375ml) and simmer for about 5 minutes on a low heat.
8. Add heaped 1/2 Tablespoon of Tomato Paste and stir in well and simmer on low heat for another 5 minutes. Remember to stir frequently.
9. Once chicken is cooked through, remove from oven and set aside to cool.
10. Once cooled to warm handling temperature pull the chicken apart with your fingers into medium sized strips and add to simmering curry sauce.
12. Once all the spinach is wilted and the chicken is coated in sauce remove from heat.
13. Slowly add Low Fat Natural Yogurt a Tablespoon at a time and stir in. How much yogurt you want to add is up to you but I don't really like spice so I usually add the whole 200g!!, I find this makes it more like a korma also.
14. Enjoy!
Thanks Guys, Hope you like it as much as I do!!
Lots of Love,
Lily x