Easy Chicken Madras Recipe
This chicken Madras combines tender chicken with a bold, warming blend of Madras curry powder, red chiles, ginger, garlic, onions, and chopped tomatoes. Fresh cilantro adds a bright finish to the rich, spicy sauce, making it a flavorful alternative to takeout for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook1 hr 5 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy Chicken Madras Recipe, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 70 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 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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- 78
- Heart Health
- 92
- Metabolic
- 59
- Digestive
- 44
- Inflammatory
- 66
- Performance
- 67
- General Wellness
- 1
Place onions, chile peppers, ginger, and garlic in a blender with a splash of water. Blend into a smooth paste; season with salt and pepper.
- 2
Heat oil in a large, high-sided pan over medium heat. Cook paste until slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Heat a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add Madras curry powder; cook and stir until fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir the curry powder into the paste.
- 4
Cook and stir the chicken in the spice paste mixture until browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Pour in tomatoes. Fill the tomato can halfway with water and pour it in, too. Simmer over medium-low heat until liquid is reduced, about 50 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Scatter cilantro on top.
- 5
Pour in the tomatoes. Fill the tomato can halfway with water and pour that in as well. Simmer over medium-low heat until the liquid reduces, about 50 minutes.
- 6
Season with salt and pepper. Scatter cilantro on top.
- Calories 417.93 kcal High 21%
- Protein 56.84 g Good Source 114%
- Carbohydrate 24.42 g 9%
- Total Fat 10.79 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.29 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.76 mg High 47%
- Sodium 164.59 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 8.81 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 1.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 90.67 mg Low Source 7%
- Iron 4.27 mg Good Source 24%
- Potassium 543.08 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 35.26 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 11.85 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Easy Chicken Madras Recipe is an Indian dinner recipe made with 14 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Canned Tomatoes, Chicken Breast, and Chili Pepper. Each serving provides about 417.93 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Chicken Madras Recipe?
- It is an Indian recipe made with 14 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Easy Chicken Madras Recipe made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Canned Tomatoes, Chicken Breast, Chili Pepper, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 14 is above.
- What goes well with Easy Chicken Madras Recipe?
- Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Easy Chicken Madras Recipe?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 1 hr 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 417.93 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Chicken Madras Recipe easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Easy Chicken Madras Recipe healthy?
- Easy Chicken Madras Recipe has an easyChef Pro health score of 60/100. Per serving, it provides 417.93 calories and 56.84 g of protein, or 114% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 164.59 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.29 g (6% 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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