Turmeric chicken

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Egg Free Diet

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Low in Sugars Diet

Limits all sources of added sugars and encourages the reduction of high-carbohydrate (high glycemic index) foods. A claim that a food can be classified as LS can be made when it contains less than 5 gr of sugars per 100 gr of solid food or 2.5 gr of sugars per 100 ml of liquid food.

30'

Ηands on
4-6 hours

Hands off
60'

Cook Time
6

Portion(s)
2

Difficulty
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Ingredients

1 chicken, about 1.5 kilos
300 g coconut milk
1 teaspoon(s) chili flakes
1 tablespoon(s) turmeric
2 clove(s) of garlic
salt
pepper
lime juice, of 2 limes
lime zest, of 2 limes
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 orange bell pepper
1 green bell pepper

To serve

pepper, freshly ground
thyme, fresh, finely chopped

Method

Preheat the oven to 180^οC (356^ο F) set to fan.
Cut the chicken into 10 portions.
In a bowl, add the chicken pieces, coconut milk, chili flakes, turmeric, cloves of garlic, salt, pepper, juice and zest from the limes.
Cover and refrigerate for 4-6 hours to marinate it.
Cut the peppers into strips and spread them onto the bottom of an ovenproof baking dish.
Take the bowl out of the refrigerator, place the chicken pieces over the peppers, and pour the marinade juice over.
Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes.
Serve with freshly ground pepper and fresh thyme, finely chopped.

Tip

You can serve the chicken along with basmati rice.

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Nutritional
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Nutrition information per portion

299

Calories (kcal)

15 %

Calories

Shows how much energy food releases to our bodies. Daily caloric intake depends mainly on the person’s weight, sex and physical activity level. An average individual needs about 2000 kcal / day.

4.0

Total Fat (g)

6 %

Fatty Acids

Are essential to give energy to the body while helping to maintain the body temperature. They are divided into saturated "bad" fats and unsaturated "good" fats.

1.5

Saturated Fat (g)

8 %

Saturated Fats

Known as "bad" fats are mainly found in animal foods. It is important to check and control on a daily basis the amount you consume.

7.4

Total Carbs (g)

3 %

Carbohydrates

The main source of energy for the body. Great sources are the bread, cereals and pasta. Use complex carbohydrates as they make you feel satiated while they have higher nutritional value.

5.8

Sugars (g)

6 %

Sugars

Try to consume sugars from raw foods and limit processed sugar. It is important to check the labels of the products you buy so you can calculate how much you consume daily.

57.0

Protein (g)

114 %

Protein

It is necessary for the muscle growth and helps the cells to function well. You can find it in meat, fish, dairy, eggs, pulses, nuts and seeds.

2.6

Fibre (g)

10 %

Fibers

They are mainly found in plant foods and they can help regulate a good bowel movement while maintaining a balanced weight. Aim for at least 25 grams of fiber daily.

0.27

Sodium (g)

5 %

Salt

A small amount of salt daily is necessary for the body. Be careful though not to overdo it and not to exceed 6 grams of salt daily

*Based on an adult’s daily reference intake of 2000 kcal.

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