Fancy a healthy version of your favorite Friday night chicken curry? The chicken can be marinated the day before so you can get ahead on your prep

Healthy Nutrition: per serving

kcal: 367
Fat: 18g
Saturates: 3g
Carbs: 12g
Sugars: 10g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 37g
Salt: 0.6g

Ingredients

500g skinless boneless chicken thighs
For the marinade
1 lemon, juiced
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp paprika
1-2 tsp hot chilli powder
200g natural yogurt
For the curry
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1 green chilli, deseeded and finely chopped (optional)
thumb-sized piece ginger, grated
1 tsp garam masala
2 tsp ground fenugreek
3 tbsp tomato purée
300ml chicken stock
50g flaked almonds, toasted
To serve (optional)
cooked basmati rice
naan bread
mango chutney or lime pickle
fresh coriander
lime wedges

Method

STEP 1
In a medium bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients with some seasoning. Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss with the marinade. Cover and chill in the fridge for 1 hr or overnight.

STEP 2
In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the oil. Add the onion, garlic, green chilli, ginger and some seasoning. Fry on a medium heat for 10 mins or until soft.

STEP 3
Add the spices with the tomato purée, cook for a further 2 mins until fragrant, then add the stock and marinated chicken. Cook for 15 mins, then add any remaining marinade left in the bowl. Simmer for 5 mins, then sprinkle with the toasted almonds. Serve with rice, naan bread, chutney, coriander and lime wedges, if you like.s, if you like.