Goan Chicken Xacuti Curry
Goan Chicken Xacuti pairs tender chicken with a richly spiced coconut paste, layered with dried red chiles, cinnamon, cloves, star anise, cumin, fennel, coriander, garlic, and turmeric. Tamarind pulp adds a gently tangy counterpoint, while nutmeg deepens the fragrant sauce. Serve this simmered curry for a warming dinner with rice or flatbread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves3
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Goan Chicken Xacuti Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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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- 56
- Heart Health
- 50
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 60
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Brown the coconut in the hot oil, about 5 minutes. Set aside; wipe the skillet clean.
- 2
Heat the same dry skillet over medium-low heat. Dry-roast chile peppers, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, poppy seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and turmeric until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 3
Transfer the spices to a mortar and pestle or food processor, and grind them with the coconut and garlic until a paste forms.
- 4
Heat the remaining oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat. Sauté the onions until browned, about 5 minutes. Add the spice paste and cook until the oil separates. Add the chicken and sauté until browned and no longer pink in the centers, 7 to 10 minutes. Add water and salt to taste, and bring to a boil. Add tamarind pulp and nutmeg; let simmer for 5 minutes. Serve.
- 5
Dry-roast chile peppers, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, poppy seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and turmeric until they release a pleasant aroma, about 1 minute.
- 6
Transfer to a mortar and pestle or a food processor and grind with the coconut and the garlic until a paste forms.
- 7
Heat the remaining oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat.
- 8
Saute the onions until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 9
Add the spice paste and cook until the oil separates.
- 10
Add the chicken and saute until browned and no longer pink in the centers, 7 to 10 minutes.
- 11
Add water and enough salt to taste and bring to a boil.
- 12
Add tamarind pulp and nutmeg; let simmer for 5 minutes.
- 13
Serve.
- Calories 737.52 kcal High 37%
- Protein 67.24 g Good Source 134%
- Carbohydrate 39.56 g 14%
- Total Fat 36.59 g High 47%
- Saturated Fat 23.13 g High 116%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 164.06 mg High 55%
- Sodium 196.36 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 17.32 g Good Source 62%
- Total Sugars 15.04 g --
- Added Sugars 6.64 g Moderate 13%
- Calcium 221.57 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 8.09 mg Good Source 45%
- Potassium 654.86 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 6.26 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 11.57 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.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Goan Chicken Xacuti Curry is made with 23 ingredients and serves 3. It takes about 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Peppercorns, Chicken Breast, Cinnamon Sticks, and Coconut. Each serving provides about 737.52 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Goan Chicken Xacuti Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Peppercorns, Chicken Breast, Cinnamon Sticks, Coconut, Coriander Seed. The full list of 23 is above.
- How long does it take to make Goan Chicken Xacuti Curry?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 737.52 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Goan Chicken Xacuti Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 23 ingredients and 13 steps.
- Is Goan Chicken Xacuti Curry healthy?
- Goan Chicken Xacuti Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 737.52 calories and 67.24 g of protein, or 134% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 196.36 mg (9% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 23.13 g (116% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 6.64 g (13% of the Daily Value). It contains 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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