Hello Healthy Meal Preppers!

Welcome to a culinary adventure that's sure to excite your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of India! Today, we're diving into the world of flavorful spices and tender chicken with our Indian Flavored Pounded Chicken recipe.

Join me as we journey through the preparation of this delectable dish, from pounding the chicken breasts to perfection to sizzling them in the skillet until golden brown and juicy. With each bite, you'll experience the tantalizing blend of ground cumin, turmeric, coriander, onion powder, and more. This dish is not only bursting with flavor but also packed with protein, making it a satisfying and wholesome meal for any occasion.

So roll up your sleeves, sharpen your knives, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure like no other. Let's dive into the wonderful world of flavor and create a meal that will leave you craving more! Let's get cooking! 🍽️✨

Indian Flavored Pounded Chicken Recipe:

Per 1 serving: 328 Calories • 2.9g Carbs (0.7g Fiber) • 10.0g Fat • 53.7g Protein

10 minutes to prep, 20 minutes to cook

Ingredients

Scaled to 4 serving

• 2 tsp, ground Cumin seeds (6 grams)

• 2 tsp ground Turmeric (4.4 grams)

• 2 tsp dried Coriander leaf (1.2 grams)

• 2 tsp Onion powder (4.8 grams)

• 3 tsp Salt (18 grams)

• 1 tsp Black Pepper (2.1 grams)

• 1 tbsp Olive Oil (13.5 grams)

• 8 half  fillet Chicken Breast (944 grams)

Directions

Directions are based on the original recipe of 4 servings

1. In a small bowl combine ground cumin, turmeric, ground coriander, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and olive oil. Set aside.

2. Starting at the thicker side, using a sharp knife make a lengthwise horizontal cut into the top ⅔ of each chicken breast, stopping before cutting all the way through. Fold the chicken breast open like a book (it should still be in one piece.)

3. Put it between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound it out on both sides with the flat side of a meat tenderizer, working from the center out, until it’s spread to double its original size and about ¼ inch thick. Repeat with the remaining chicken breasts.

4. Remove plastic wrap and rub the olive-spice paste evenly across one side of the 4 chicken breasts. Cover with plastic wrap again and lightly pound in the seasoning with the toothy side of the meat tenderizer. Flip the breasts, rub the remaining olive oil-spice into the other side of the chicken breasts. Cover with plastic wrap and lightly pound in the seasoning.

5. Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a large over high heat. When it’s sizzling, add 1 chicken breast, put a weight on it (a cast iron pan or tea kettle should work) and cook for 1 minute. Flip, add the weight, and cook for another 1 minute (this may vary depending on how thin your meat is, just make sure the chicken is cooked through!).

6. Transfer to a plate, and let it rest for 3 minutes. Meanwhile, repeat with the remaining chicken breasts. Serve immediately and enjoy!