Low Fat Chicken Pulao

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this Low Fat Chicken Pulao—a lighter spin on the classic comfort food that's brimming with flavor and perfect for a wholesome, balanced meal. This easy-to-make one-pot dish combines fragrant basmati rice, tender boneless chicken breasts, and a medley of warm Indian spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and cumin for an irresistibly aromatic experience. With just a tablespoon of olive oil and low-fat yogurt, it keeps things heart-healthy without compromising on richness. Garnished with fresh cilantro and mint, this protein-packed pulao is as visually appealing as it is delicious. Ready in under an hour and serving up to four, it pairs beautifully with a side of cooling raita or a crisp green salad for a complete meal. Whether you're meal prepping or feeding the family, this low-fat recipe is a guilt-free delight you’ll keep coming back to. Keywords: Low Fat Chicken Pulao, healthy chicken recipes, Indian pulao recipe, one-pot meals, quick dinner ideas.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Basmati rice
• 200 grams Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 medium, thinly sliced Onion
• 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
• 3 Green cardamom pods
• 1 small piece Cinnamon stick
• 4 Cloves
• 1 Bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 2 slit Green chilies
• 2 tablespoons Low-fat yogurt
• 1 teaspoon (or to taste) Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Cilantro
• 2 tablespoons, chopped Mint leaves
• 2 cups Water

Directions

Step 1

Wash and soak the basmati rice in water for 15 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

Step 3

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 4

Add the cumin seeds, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, and bay leaf. Sauté for a few seconds until aromatic.

Step 5

Add the sliced onion and sauté until they become golden brown.

Step 6

Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for an additional minute.

Step 7

Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until they are lightly browned.

Step 8

Mix in the slit green chilies, yogurt, salt, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Stir well to coat the chicken.

Step 9

Add the soaked rice and pour in water. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.

Step 10

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 15-18 minutes or until the rice is cooked through and the water is absorbed.

Step 11

Turn off the heat and let the pulao sit covered for another 5 minutes.

Step 12

Garnish with chopped cilantro and mint leaves before serving.

Step 13

Serve the Low Fat Chicken Pulao hot with a side of raita or salad.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1149.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	870.1

Total Fat 25.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 5.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 172.0mg	0%
Sodium 2593.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 86.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.0g	0%
Total Sugars 11.9g
Protein 75.8g	0%

Vitamin D 19.1IU	0%
Calcium 324.5mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 1357.6mg	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: 25.7%

Protein: 34.7%

Carbs: 39.6%