Chicken Qeema

Dive into the bold and aromatic world of Chicken Qeema—a savory South Asian delight that marries ground chicken with a medley of fragrant spices. This quick and satisfying recipe features golden sautéed onions, ripe tomatoes, and a tantalizing blend of cumin, coriander, and turmeric, complemented by the warmth of garam masala. Fresh green chilies add a subtle kick, while a garnish of vibrant coriander brings the dish to life. Ready in just 45 minutes from prep to plate, Chicken Qeema is perfect for busy weeknights yet elegant enough for special occasions. Serve it with fluffy basmati rice, naan, or roti for a complete, flavor-packed meal that’s sure to impress.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Ground Chicken
• 1 large Onion
• 2 medium Tomato
• 3 small Green Chilies
• 1 tablespoon Garlic Paste
• 1 tablespoon Ginger Paste
• 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Garam Masala
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 3 tablespoons Oil
• 0.25 cup Fresh Coriander

Directions

Step 1

Finely chop the onion, tomatoes, and green chilies. Set them aside separately.

Step 2

Heat oil in a large pan over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the chopped onions to the pan and sauté until they turn golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the garlic and ginger pastes and sauté for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they are soft and the oil starts to separate from the mixture, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Mix in the coriander, cumin, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Cook for 1-2 minutes to toast the spices.

Step 7

Add the ground chicken to the pan and break it apart with a spoon. Cook the chicken until it changes color and is fully cooked, about 10 minutes.

Step 8

Add the chopped green chilies and continue to cook for another 5 minutes, allowing all the flavors to blend.

Step 9

Finish the dish by stirring in the garam masala and sprinkling half of the fresh coriander leaves.

Step 10

Simmer for an additional 2 minutes and then turn off the heat.

Step 11

Garnish with the remaining fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Step 12

Serve hot with rice, naan, or roti.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1125.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1414.6

Total Fat 85.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 424.1mg	0%
Sodium 6012.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 70.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.3g	0%
Total Sugars 32.0g
Protein 109.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 300.1mg	0%
Iron 12.6mg	0%
Potassium 4398.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 51.5%

Protein: 29.6%

Carbs: 18.9%