Healthy Diet In A Nutshell: Low-Calorie Chicken Dishes

Chicken Recipes

Most of us nowadays are more conscious about their health and wellness and have started giving maximum importance to the diet that they eat daily. People are becoming choosy or selective about the food that they eat regularly and consume foods that are rich in minerals and vitamins. In this process, you shouldn't neglect the proteins since it acts as an energy booster in the body.

Out of different protein sources, the most popular and tasty item is Chicken. Chicken is quite versatile as it can be taken in breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner too. Apart from these, it contains the optimal and necessary proteins and other nutritional benefits. So without wasting any minute, let us find out the healthy (Low calorie) and most popular chicken dishes.

Chicken Dopiaza

It is the most delightful dish for any chicken lovers. Though it is a succulent and flavorsome north Indian dish but it has its roots in the Hyderabad (southern part of India).Chicken Do pyaza was originated way back in  the era of Mughals and from that point it become world famous. It was created mainly by Mullah Do piazza (courtier in Akbar's court).

Chicken Do Pyaza, as the name suggests, is a tasty dish which is made out of two onions. . Firstly finely chopped onions are added primarily at the beginning, and after the cooking, birishta (or fried onions) predominantly added to the dish giving the delightful taste and aroma. It is the most common chicken delicacy which can be served mostly with steamed rice or any rice dishes or with Indian breads (tandoori roti, naan, kulcha, etc.).

Some Interesting Facts About Chicken Do Pyaza

Calories- 320kcal
Ingredients- Chicken, Onions, Garlic paste, Ginger paste, Tomatoes, Yogurt( for marinate), Turmeric powder, Cinnamon powder, Black Cardamom powder, Salt, Coriander leaves, Green chilies, Kasoori methi
Tips: To reduce the calories in the dish, you can add vegetables into the dish with carrots, or broccoli.

Chicken Keema Kofta Curry

It is another chicken recipe that is quite common in Indian households. It is a delightful yet flavorful recipe of chicken meatballs cooked in creamy gravy and flavored with a wide range of spices.

Some Interesting Facts About Chicken Keema Kofta Curry Recipe

• Calories- 261 Cal
• Carbohydrates- 14g
• Fats- 16g
• Protein- 17g

Ingredients: Chicken (minced), garam masala powder, turmeric, ginger, tomato puree, fresh cream, honey, Red chili powder, coriander powder, coriander leaves, salt, cloves, cooking oil

Origin

Keema is borrowed mainly from the Turkish word " Karma'' meaning minced meat. It was a popular breakfast staple in the Awadhi cuisine during medieval India.
Conclusion

Chicken recipes are enormous in number, and thus there are an end number of chicken dishes for main course or starters. Each method has its aroma, taste, and delicacy. It’s high time for those who hadn't cooked Chicken  and heard about these dishes before. Now you can give that much needed   delight to your taste buds by having these dishes once.