Ingredients for Aromatic Herbed Chicken
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 2 teaspoons salt
- Zest of 1 fresh lemon
- Juice of 1 fresh lemon (approx. 2 tablespoons)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh gingerroot, grated
- 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 0 Coriander Seed
- 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can no salt added diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Cooking spray
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
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How to Make Aromatic Herbed Chicken
- Place chicken (1.5 lbs) in a shallow dish.
- Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt.
- Zest and juice 1 lemon.
- Drizzle lemon mixture (about 2 tablespoons juice and zest) over chicken.
- Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Coat a large nonstick skillet with cooking spray.
- Place skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and cook for 4-5 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently.
- Add 2 cloves garlic, minced, and 1 inch gingerroot, grated.
- Cook for 2 minutes.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon cardamom, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 3 whole cloves.
- Cook for 2 additional minutes.
- Remove onion mixture from skillet and set aside.
- Coat skillet with cooking spray and add 1 tablespoon olive oil.
- Place over medium-high heat until hot.
- Add marinated chicken and cook for 5 minutes per side, until browned.
- Sprinkle chicken with 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes, or until chicken is golden brown.
- Add reserved onion mixture, 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, and stir well.
- Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove and discard cinnamon stick and whole cloves.
- Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
11 g
Sugar
9g
Fat
3g
Carbs
2g
