Papaya Or Mango Chicken

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 tablespoons grapeseed oil
• 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon asafetida powder or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons garlic, grated
• 2 tablespoons ginger, grated
• 1 green chili pepper, finely chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon cumin seed
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika (spanish variety)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 lbs chicken breasts (boneless or skinless cut in small cubes)
• 1/4 cup low-fat plain yogurt
• 1 cup papayas or 1 cup mango, cubed

Recipe

• 1 place the oil, fenugreek seeds, and asafetida in a nonstick skillet over medium heat and cook for 10 seconds.
• 2 add the garlic, ginger, and green chili, and cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• 3 increase the heat to medium-high.
• 4 add the onion, and saute for 4 minutes until caramelized.
• 5 add the whole cumin seeds, ground cumin, coriander, turmeric, cardamom, paprika, and salt, and cook for 10 seconds.
• 6 add the chicken and cook until almost done, about 8 minutes.
• 7 stir in the yogurt and cook until chicken is fully done, another 2 minutes.
• 8 add papaya or mango chunks, and remove from heat.
• 9 serve over rice or with naan.