Low Carb Rechta
Elevate your weeknight dinner with this flavorful and guilt-free twist on a traditional Rechta! Low Carb Rechta swaps out carb-heavy noodles for fresh zucchini spirals, delivering a light yet satisfying meal that's perfect for keto and low-carb diets. Tender chicken bites simmered in a fragrant blend of cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, and garlic come together with a rich chicken broth to create a deeply satisfying dish. Ready in under an hour, this wholesome recipe is easy to prepare and brimming with aromatic spices that make every bite a delight. Garnished with fresh parsley, it's a vibrant, healthy option to spice up your dinner routine. Perfect for those seeking a nutritious, flavorful alternative to traditional pasta dishes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium Zucchini
- 500 grams Chicken breast
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Onion
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 500 milliliters Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley
Instructions
Wash and dry the zucchinis. Using a spiralizer, create zucchini noodles. Set them aside.
Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces.
In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the chicken pieces to the pan and cook until they are lightly browned on all sides, about 8 minutes.
Sprinkle the cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, salt, and black pepper over the chicken and stir well to coat the chicken evenly with spices.
Pour in the chicken broth, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and let it simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the chicken to become tender.
Once the chicken is cooked, uncover the pan and increase the heat to medium-high to thicken the sauce slightly, about 5 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low, then add the zucchini noodles, tossing them gently with the chicken and sauce until they are warmed through, about 2 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the zucchini to avoid sogginess.
Serve the Low Carb Rechta hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1406 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.1 g | 63% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 12645 mg | 550% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 87.8 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.1 g | 40% | |
| Total Sugars | 65.2 g | ||
| Protein | 159.0 g | 318% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 335 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 4074 mg | 87% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
