Indian Chicken Tikka Skillet with Mint-Cilantro Chutney
Ginger and turmeric season browned chicken, while zucchini and carrot soften in the same skillet. Cool mint-cilantro chutney brings a fresh, herby finish.
Fits Celiac, AIP, Hashimoto's and 16 more diets
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Ingredients
- 700 g boneless skin-on chicken thighs, cut into skewer-size pieces
- 1 tsp fine salt
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 zucchini, cut into thick half-moons
- 2 carrot, cut into thin half-moons
- 20 g fresh mint, leaves and tender stems
- 20 g fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems
- 2 green tops of scallions, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp water
Method
- Season chicken with salt, turmeric and ginger; let it rest.10 min timer
- Blend mint, cilantro, scallion tops and water into chutney.
- Brown chicken in hot olive oil until deeply golden.
- Add vegetables and a splash of water; cover until tender.12 min timer
- Return chicken to the skillet and cook to 165°F.Kids’ plate comes out here
- Serve chicken and vegetables with chutney alongside.
Kids’ plate: Chicken Tikka Skewers
On the plate: Mild chicken pieces with soft zucchini and carrot; chutney served separately.
Make it a game: Make a little garden with the orange carrot and green zucchini. Dip a chicken piece in chutney whenever you like.
Set it aside at step 5, before the grown-ups’ sauce or spice goes on.
Why it works
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis: Chicken, herbs and vegetables; no soy, legumes or dairy.
- Gluten-free: No grains or sauces; the ingredients are chicken, vegetables, herbs and seasonings.
- Anti-inflammatory: Chicken, olive oil, herbs, ginger and vegetables carry the flavour.
- Low-histamine: Fresh chicken, zucchini, carrot and herbs; no vinegar, citrus, tomato or fermented sauce.
- Toddler (1–3): Soft zucchini and carrot with chicken cut into small, thin pieces.
- Kid (4–12): Mild chicken pieces, soft vegetables and chutney for dipping.
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