Chicken and Chickpea Curry
Tender cubes of chicken and creamy chickpeas simmer in a fragrant blend of curry powder, cinnamon, cloves, garlic, and tomato paste, with lemon juice adding a bright finish. Garnished with fresh cilantro, this warmly spiced curry makes a satisfying weeknight dinner served with rice or bread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken and Chickpea Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 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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- 79
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 58
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 62
- Performance
- 61
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir onion and chicken in hot oil until onion is dark brown and chicken is golden, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium, then stir in garlic, curry powder, cinnamon, and cloves. Cook and stir until spices are fragrant and garlic has softened slightly, 1 to 2 minutes.
- 2
Stir in garbanzo beans, water, tomato paste, ketchup, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
- 3
Uncover and increase heat to medium-high; cook until sauce reduces and thickens to the desired consistency. Stir in additional water if too thick. Garnish with cilantro before serving.
- Calories 230.58 kcal Moderate 12%
- Protein 16.44 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 29.42 g 11%
- Total Fat 6.05 g Moderate 8%
- Saturated Fat 0.62 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 26.42 mg Moderate 9%
- Sodium 167.75 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 8.8 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 7.04 g --
- Added Sugars 3.31 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 52.28 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.6 mg Moderate 14%
- Potassium 510.29 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 28.54 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 6.08 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chicken and Chickpea Curry is made with 18 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Curry Powder, and Diced Yellow Onion. Each serving provides about 230.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken and Chickpea Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Breast, Curry Powder, Diced Yellow Onion, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken and Chickpea Curry?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 230.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken and Chickpea Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Chicken and Chickpea Curry healthy?
- Chicken and Chickpea Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 230.58 calories and 16.44 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 167.75 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.31 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, 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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