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Chicken Tikka with Mint-Cilantro Chutney

Ginger, garlic and warm spices flavor browned chicken, with a fresh mint-cilantro chutney for dipping.

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Chicken Tikka with Mint-Cilantro Chutney
35 mintotal
4servings
13ingredients

Ingredients

  • 700 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 yellow onion, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 1 green bell pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely grated
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp fine salt
  • 1 cup fresh mint, leaves, loosely packed
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems, loosely packed
  • 3 tbsp water
  • ½ cup fresh pear, peeled and finely grated

Method

  1. Season chicken with ginger, garlic, turmeric, cinnamon, and salt.
  2. Blend mint, cilantro, water, and pear into a smooth chutney.
  3. Heat olive oil; sear chicken in batches until browned outside.
  4. Set aside the kids' share; finish cooking it in the pan.Kids’ plate comes out here
  5. Add onion and bell pepper; cook until tender with browned edges.
  6. Return remaining chicken; simmer until tender, then serve with chutney.10 min timer

Kids’ plate: Chicken Tikka Bites

On the plate: Tender chicken pieces with soft onion and bell pepper, with mint-cilantro chutney for dipping.

Make it a game: Make a little garden with the green chutney and colorful pepper pieces. Pick a chicken bite to dip whenever you like.

Set it aside at step 4, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.

Why it works

  • Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Chicken, olive oil, ginger and herbs bring flavor without dairy, legumes or gluten-containing grains.
  • Gluten-free: Chicken, herbs and fresh pear make a sauce without grains or bottled sauces.
  • Anti-inflammatory: Chicken, olive oil, fresh herbs, ginger and turmeric carry the flavor without added sugar.
  • Kid (4–12): Tender chicken bites, soft vegetables and mild herb chutney make easy dipping.
  • Toddler (1–3): Soft chicken and vegetables are cut into small pieces, with mild chutney served separately.

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