Sugar-Free Achari Chicken

Delight your taste buds with this Sugar-Free Achari Chicken, a healthier twist on the classic Indian dish that's bursting with bold, tangy flavors. Made with tender boneless chicken thighs and marinated in a spiced yogurt base, this recipe skips the sugar while embracing the aromatic blend of traditional achari spices like cumin, fennel, and nigella seeds. Cooked to perfection in mustard oil for an authentic touch, the chicken is infused with a tantalizing pickle-inspired flavor profile. Quick to prepare in just under an hour, this low-carb, sugar-free achari chicken is perfect for a wholesome dinner served alongside fluffy naan or steamed rice. Whether you're watching your sugar intake or just craving a zesty, spice-forward dish, this recipe is sure to satisfy.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 500 grams Boneless chicken thighs
• 100 grams Yogurt
• 3 tablespoons Mustard oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon Fennel seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Nigella seeds
• 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
• 2 Green chilies, slit
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons Fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Begin by marinating the chicken: In a bowl, combine yogurt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, and salt.

Step 2

Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated. Let it marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Step 3

In a large pan, heat mustard oil over medium heat until smoking point, then reduce the heat and add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, fenugreek seeds, and nigella seeds. Fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the marinated chicken along with any extra marinade to the pan. Increase the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the chicken simmer for another 15 minutes until it is cooked through, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

Uncover the pan, increase the heat, and add the slit green chilies. Stir-fry for another 3-5 minutes until the chicken is well coated with the thickened sauce.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary.

Step 8

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Step 9

Serve the Sugar-Free Achari Chicken hot with your choice of naan or steamed rice.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(784.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1374.6

Total Fat 95.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 439.3mg	0%
Sodium 2799.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 27.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.5g	0%
Total Sugars 13.0g
Protein 109.6g	0%

Vitamin D 48IU	0%
Calcium 364.9mg	0%
Iron 12.3mg	0%
Potassium 1852.2mg	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: 61.1%

Protein: 31.0%

Carbs: 7.9%