Spicy Chicken Zigni Curry Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Spicy Chicken Zigni Curry is a flavorful and aromatic dish from Eritrea. This traditional East African curry is made with tender chicken pieces cooked in a rich and spicy tomato-based sauce. The combination of spices like cumin, coriander, and paprika gives this curry its distinctive taste. Serve it with injera, a traditional Eritrean flatbread, for an authentic experience.

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1hr 20minstotal
15minsPrep
1hr 5minsCook
1hr 20m.total
15m.Prep
1hr 5m.Cook
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Ingredients for Spicy Chicken Zigni Curry Recipe

  • 125 gram Chicken Pieces
  • 1/2 tablespoon Oil
  • 1/4 Onion, Finely Chopped
  • 3/4 cloves Cloves Of Garlic, Minced
  • 1/4 inch Ginger, Grated
  • 1/2 Green Chilies, Finely Chopped
  • 1/2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Paprika
  • 0.13 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • as per your need Fresh Cilantro, For Garnish

Directions: Spicy Chicken Zigni Curry Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.Heat oil in a large pan and sauté onions until golden brown.
  • STEP 2.Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies and cook for another minute.
  • STEP 3.Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides.
  • STEP 4.Stir in tomato paste, cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, and salt.
  • STEP 5.Pour in water and simmer for 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  • STEP 6.Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with injera or rice.

Cooking Tips

  • For extra heat, add more green chilies or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
  • Marinating the chicken in yogurt or lemon juice before cooking can make it more tender.
  • Adjust the spices according to your taste preferences.

Storage and Serving

  • Leftover curry can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat the curry on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
  • Serve the Spicy Chicken Zigni Curry with injera, rice, or naan bread.
Nutrition
value
713
calories per serving
45 g Fat56 g Protein19 g Carbs9 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    45g
  • Protein
    56g
  • Carbs
    19g
  • Fiber
    9g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    19g
  • Protein
    56g
  • Fiber
    9g

Fats

  • Fat
    45g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    139mg
  • Iron
    7mg
  • Vitamin A
    2228mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    17mg
  • Vitamin B6
    1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    122mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    86mg
  • Vitamin E
    5mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    152mg
  • Manganese
    3mg
  • Phosphorus
    650mg
  • Selenium
    69mcg
  • Zinc
    5mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp