Paleo Chicken Qeema
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this flavorful and healthy Paleo Chicken Qeema recipe, a delicious twist on the classic Indian dish. Made with lean ground chicken and cooked in coconut oil, this recipe is packed with bold spices like garam masala, cumin, coriander, and turmeric that create a rich aroma and irresistible taste—perfect for paleo enthusiasts. Freshly grated ginger, garlic, and green chilies add depth and heat, while chopped cilantro and zesty lemon juice brighten the dish, making every bite an explosion of flavor. Ready in just 45 minutes, this protein-rich, low-carb meal is ideal for serving with cauliflower rice or a crisp side salad for an effortless yet satisfying paleo dinner.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Ground chicken
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Ginger, grated
- 2 Green chilies, finely chopped
- 1 large Tomato, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garam masala
- 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Heat coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chilies. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
Add the ground chicken to the skillet. Use a wooden spoon to break it into small pieces as it cooks, about 6-8 minutes until it's no longer pink.
Stir in the chopped tomato, salt, garam masala, coriander powder, cumin powder, and turmeric powder.
Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and the oil starts to separate.
Uncover and increase the heat to medium-high to evaporate any excess liquid, stirring continuously.
Once the qeema reaches your desired consistency, remove from heat and stir in freshly chopped cilantro and lemon juice.
Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1131 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 70.3 g | 90% | |
| Saturated Fat | 34.6 g | 173% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 424 mg | 141% | |
| Sodium | 2734 mg | 119% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.9 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.8 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.8 g | ||
| Protein | 104.7 g | 209% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 222 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 3876 mg | 82% | |
*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.
