Spiced Tomato Chicken Thighs (Indian Style)
Spiced Tomato Chicken Thighs (Indian Style) features tender chicken simmered in a warm tomato-onion gravy layered with cumin, turmeric, cardamom, and a hint of cinnamon. The sauce is aromatic and gently peppery, with bay leaf and clove adding depth to every bite. Serve for a cozy weeknight dinner or a relaxed weekend meal alongside rice or flatbread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Spiced Tomato Chicken Thighs (Indian Style), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 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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- 27
- Heart Health
- 75
- Metabolic
- 22
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the onion, garlic, and ginger in a food processor and blend into a paste.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add the onion paste, and sauté while stirring constantly for about 10 minutes.
- 3
Stir in the cumin, turmeric, salt, pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves, and nutmeg, and sauté while stirring for 1 to 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and stir them with the spice mixture until they are well coated.
- 5
Sauté for another 4 minutes, then pour in the tomatoes with their liquid and stir.
- 6
Lower the heat to low and simmer for 1 to 2 hours, or until the oil separates from the liquid, stirring occasionally.
- 7
If you simmer uncovered, the sauce will thicken; add water, or keep it covered while simmering.
- Calories 370.0 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 23.47 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 9.85 g 4%
- Total Fat 25.95 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 6.9 g High 35%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 137.71 mg High 46%
- Sodium 344.34 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 2.45 g Low Source 9%
- Total Sugars 3.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 53.82 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.29 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 282.72 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin A 8.62 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 6.96 mg Low Source 8%
- 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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About This Recipe
Spiced Tomato Chicken Thighs (Indian Style) is made with 15 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 2 hrs 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chicken Thigh, Cinnamon Sticks, and Crushed Tomatoes. Each serving provides about 370.0 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Spiced Tomato Chicken Thighs (Indian Style) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chicken Thigh, Cinnamon Sticks, Crushed Tomatoes, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Spiced Tomato Chicken Thighs (Indian Style)?
- About 2 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 370.0 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Spiced Tomato Chicken Thighs (Indian Style) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Spiced Tomato Chicken Thighs (Indian Style) healthy?
- Spiced Tomato Chicken Thighs (Indian Style) has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 370.0 calories and 23.47 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 344.34 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.9 g (35% 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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