Sugar-Free Achari Chicken
Experience the bold and tangy flavors of **Sugar-Free Achari Chicken**, a healthy twist on the classic Indian achari recipe that's free of added sugar yet bursting with aromatic spices. This dish features tender, marinated boneless chicken thighs simmered in a fragrant blend of yogurt, mustard oil, and traditional pickling spices like fenugreek, fennel, nigella, and cumin seeds. Spiced to perfection with red chili powder, turmeric, ginger-garlic paste, and fresh green chilies, this low-carb recipe is ideal for those seeking a guilt-free indulgence. With a cook time of just 30 minutes, it’s a quick and flavorful meal perfect for busy weeknights. Garnished with fresh coriander, it pairs beautifully with naan or steamed rice for an irresistible, wholesome feast. Keywords: sugar-free achari chicken, healthy Indian recipe, low-carb chicken curry, quick achari chicken recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Boneless chicken thighs
- 100 grams Yogurt
- 3 tablespoons Mustard oil
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
- 0.5 teaspoon Nigella seeds
- 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
- 2 Green chilies, slit
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Instructions
Begin by marinating the chicken: In a bowl, combine yogurt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, and salt.
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.
In a large pan, heat mustard oil over medium heat until smoking point, then reduce the heat and add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds, and nigella seeds. Fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the marinated chicken along with any extra marinade to the pan. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the chicken simmer for another 15 minutes until it is cooked through, stirring occasionally.
Uncover the pan, increase the heat, and add the slit green chilies. Stir-fry for another 3-5 minutes until the chicken is well coated with the thickened sauce.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Serve the Sugar-Free Achari Chicken hot with your choice of naan or steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1375 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.9 g | 123% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.4 g | 97% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 439 mg | 146% | |
| Sodium | 2800 mg | 122% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 27.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.0 g | ||
| Protein | 109.6 g | 219% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 365 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 12.3 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1852 mg | 39% | |
*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.
