chicken roast recipe

CHICKEN ROAST RECIPE

           

 BY VYSHNAVI, ON AUGUST 2019

Chicken roast is a recipe of restaurant style dry chicken. It  is easy, quick to make, due to usage of less oil its kind of healthy and made with basic ingredients, doesn't need much attention. 

According to some  Dietitians, "Chicken is a great source of protein, B vitamins, vitamin A and D and minerals like phosphorus and iron. "It is good to use cooking methods like boiling, grilling, roasting or baking rather than deep frying as it can lead to various health problems".

let's discusses the health benefits after the recipe.

CHICKEN ROAST RECIPE

INGREDIENTS

CHICKEN- 1/2 kg[ cut chicken in to bite size]

OIL- 2 tsp

BAY LEAF/ tejpatta-1 medium

GREEN CARDAMOMS/ elachi- 6 pieces

CLOVES/ lavang- 6 pieces

CINNAMON STICK/ dalchini chakka- 2 inch

GINGER GARLIC PASTE- 3 tsp

ONION- 1 large[sliced or chopped]

GREEN CHILIES- 2 medium[sliced]

CURRY LEAVES- 2 springs

TURMERIC- 1/2 tsp

RED CHILI POWDER- 1/2 tsp

GARAM MASALA- 1 tsp

SALT AS NEEDED CORIANDER LEAVES FOR GARNISH

RECIPE TO MAKE

1. Wash chicken thoroughly, keep them in salt water for 30 min.[makes chicken juicy, soft and tender]

2. Heat oil on a heavy bottom pan and spread across the pan.

3. Add spices, when they begin to sizzle, add onions and chilies.

4. When onion turn transparent, lower the flame and add chicken, ginger garlic paste, salt to it.

5. Cover and cook on simmer for 5 min , begins to release moisture

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6. Flip and stir the meat, cover and cook for another 5 min

7. Add turmeric and curry leaves[u can also add mint if u like] cook for 1 min

8. Add red chili powder and garam masala stir well. cover and cook it till meat become's soft and tender on low flame,it might take 10 to 15 min.

8. switch Off the stove, add coriander leaves. Let it rest for 15 min.

SERVE CHICKEN ROAST WITH PLAIN RICE OR STEAMED RICE OR ANY FLAVORED RICE AND U CAN HAVE IT AS A STARTER.

NUTRITIONAL VALUE

Calories: 652 k cal

Carbohydrates: 4 g

Protein: 46 g

Fat: 48 g

Saturated fat : 10 g

Cholesterol : 186 mg

Sodium: 188 mg

Potassium: 472 mg

Vitamin A: 550 Iu

Vitamin C: 4 mg

Iron: 3 mg

HEALTH BENIFITS

1. Best sources of proteins :-Protein is made of amino acids which are building blocks of our muscles, and responsible for the building and maintenance of other structures in the body like cells and bones along with the breakdown of toxins.

2. Anti-depressant :-Chicken consists of excellent amount of an amino acid called tryptophan that gives you a sense of relief and comfort. Eating some of this may increase the serotonin levels in your brain,which improves your mood. 

3. Disease fighting :-Chicken also consists excellent amount of selenium, an antioxidant that is thought to have positive effects on degenerative diseases including inflammatory diseases, cardiovascular and neurological problems. also known to fighting cell-damaging free radicals.

4.Regulates and maintains cholesterol levels:- Most of us think chicken increase cholesterol but actually regulates and maintain cholesterol because, it contains vitamin B3[ niacin], which is responsible for converting carbohydrates to energy and maintaining healthy body cells. It has also shown to reduce cholesterol levels and risk of heart diseases in high cholesterol individuals.

5. Body's metabolic activity :- Due to presence of vitamin B6, it helps in the metabolic process of carbohydrates and proteins. Without this vitamin, your nervous system, metabolism and immune system can't function properly.