Mediterranean Diet Chicken Keema
Transform your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and healthy Mediterranean Diet Chicken Keema! Packed with protein-rich ground chicken and infused with bold Mediterranean flavors like cumin, coriander, paprika, and a hint of cinnamon, this dish offers a unique twist on a classic keema recipe. Veggie additions like red bell pepper, canned tomatoes, and a topping of fresh parsley, mint, and tangy green olives add layers of freshness and texture. Ready in just 40 minutes, this one-pan wonder is a nutrient-packed option for busy evenings that’s both satisfying and bursting with Mediterranean-inspired zest. Serve this wholesome dish with whole-grain pita or a crisp green salad for a complete, healthful meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 500 grams ground chicken
- 1 red bell pepper, finely diced
- 400 grams canned diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.25 cup fresh mint, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 0.5 cup pitted green olives, sliced
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the ground chicken, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Cook until the chicken is browned and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes.
Add the finely diced red bell pepper to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, ground cumin, ground coriander, paprika, ground cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.
Reduce the heat to low and cover the skillet. Let the mixture simmer gently for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Remove the lid and stir in the chopped fresh parsley, fresh mint, and lemon juice. Add the sliced pitted green olives and cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve the Mediterranean Diet Chicken Keema hot, optionally with a side of whole-grain pita or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1524 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 103.1 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.8 g | 109% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 432 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 5178 mg | 225% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 61.9 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.4 g | 91% | |
| Total Sugars | 26.4 g | ||
| Protein | 112.4 g | 225% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 726 mg | 56% | |
| Iron | 20.7 mg | 115% | |
| Potassium | 5096 mg | 108% | |
*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.
