Chicken Madras
Chicken Madras delivers a bold, aromatic curry with deeply caramelized onions, lively green chiles, and a tomato-forward sauce that clings to tender chicken. Whole spices bloom in hot oil for layered warmth, while garam masala and fresh cilantro add a bright finish. Serve this punchy, weeknight-friendly dish with rice or flatbread when you crave robust heat and fragrance.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken Madras, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 33
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 35
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 52
- Performance
- 48
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat. Add the cloves and cardamom pods and let them sizzle for about 1 minute. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until dark brown, 7 to 10 minutes. Add the chile peppers, garlic, and ginger; cook and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add the ground chili pepper, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and salt. Cook, stirring often, until combined, about 1 minute more.
- 2
Stir in the chicken and water; cook, stirring constantly, until the water is absorbed, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the tomato puree and nutmeg. Cover and cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes.
- 3
Ladle into bowls and sprinkle garam masala on top. Garnish with cilantro.
- Calories 544.64 kcal High 27%
- Protein 36.25 g Good Source 73%
- Carbohydrate 43.34 g 16%
- Total Fat 22.16 g High 28%
- Saturated Fat 3.66 g Moderate 18%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 138.17 mg High 46%
- Sodium 733.72 mg High 32%
- Dietary Fiber 4.55 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 7.67 g --
- Added Sugars 0.62 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 146.82 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 2.1 mg Moderate 12%
- Potassium 728.37 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 30.76 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 25.99 mg Good Source 29%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken Madras is an Indian dinner recipe made with 18 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chili Powder, Cooking Oil, Fresh Cilantro, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 544.64 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken Madras?
- It is an Indian recipe made with 18 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Chicken Madras made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Powder, Cooking Oil, Fresh Cilantro, Fresh Ginger, Garam Masala. The full list of 18 is above.
- What goes well with Chicken Madras?
- Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chicken Madras?
- About 1 hr in total: 20 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 544.64 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken Madras easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Chicken Madras healthy?
- Chicken Madras has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 544.64 calories and 36.25 g of protein, or 73% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 733.72 mg (32% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.66 g (18% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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