Chicken Jalfrezi | Slimming Friendly
Committing yourself to following a slimming plan or counting calories doesn’t mean that you have to exist on a diet of salad and misery.
Whatever your favourite food, it’s highly likely that you can recreate it without all the extra calories, and without compromising on flavour. It’s just a case of having the right ingredients, methods, and substitutes up your sleeve.
If you’re partial to an Indian, then this slimming chicken jalfrezi will satisfy your cravings and is likely to become a regular feature on your weekend menus.
With just 273 calories per portion, it’s a must-try…
For the full ingredients list and detailed instructions, see the recipe card at the end of this post. Make sure you check out this important information first though…
Make a meal of it with your very own Indian fakeaway
An Indian isn’t an Indian without the side dishes, and just because you’re watching your waistline it doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy a bit of indulgence and recreate the takeaway experience at home.
Need some inspiration?
These slimming Bombay potatoes might be right up your street…
And these slimming onion bhajis are definitely worth a look…
Or if you prefer to keep things nice and simple, why not try some slimming chips?
Cut down the preparation time with Spicentice
Generally speaking, I love cooking from scratch.
Ready made sauces and jars are usually packed with a load of hidden ingredients that rack up the calories, and the taste is never quite as satisfying as homemade.
When it comes to the herbs and spices required for cooking an Indian meal though, I’m happy to cut a corner in the form of using Spicentice jalfrezi spices.
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Slimming Chicken Jalfrezi
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts raw, diced
- 2 onions diced
- 2 red peppers cut into thick slices
- 2 cloves of garlic chopped
- 1/2 lemon juice of
- Spicentice jalfrezi spices from Spicentice.com - use code SLIMMINGV20 at checkout to save 20% on all orders
- 1 400g tin chopped tomatoes
- 250 ml hot water
- Low calorie cooking spray
- Fresh coriander to serve
Instructions
- Heat a heavy based pan over a medium heat and spritz with low calorie cooking spray. Add the onions and garlic and fry for 2 minutes.
- Add the peppers and fry for a further 3 minutes.
- Add the chicken, Spicentice, and lemon juice, stir well, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Pour in the tinned tomatoes and hot water, stir well, and bring to a simmer.
- Cook for a further 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the curry has reduced to the desired consistency. Make sure that you stir often.
- Serve, sprinkled with the fresh coriander, and enjoy!
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