Easy Chicken Macaroni




INGREDIENTS:

Boneless Chicken - 200g  (cut into small pieces)


TO MARINATE:
    • Chilli powder - 1 tbsp
    • Pepper powder - 1 tsp
    • Turmeric powder - ½ tsp
    • Ginger Garlic paste - 1 tsp
    • Vinegar - 1 tsp or lemon - 1 tsp
    • Salt

FOR MACARONI:
    • Macaroni - 2 cup
    • Oil
    • Onion - 1 ½
    • Ginger Garlic paste - 2 tsp
    • green chilly - 6 (according to your taste)
    • tomato - 1
    • Capsicum -1 cup
    • salt -to taste
    • Garam masala - 1 ½  tsp
    • Pepper powder - ½  tsp

METHOD:

    1. In a deep non-stick pan, boil enough water. Add macaroni, few drops of oil and salt. Cook until macaroni is cooked (for about 8 minutes). 
    2. Once the macaroni is cooked, drain it from the hot water and run it under normal water immediately.
    3.  Drain the water and drizzle a bit of oil to prevent it from sticking to each other. Keep the macaroni aside.
    4. Mix all the ingredients mentioned under to marinate along with 2 tbsp of water to make a thick paste.
    5. Marinate the chicken properly with the above mix and keep aside for 20-30 minutes.
    6. In a pan, heat oil and fry the chicken pieces until the chicken is well cooked. Transfer the chicken to another bowl.
    7. To the same pan, add chopped onions, green chilly, and a little salt. Saute till the onions become transparent.
    8. Add ginger-garlic paste and saute for 1-2 mins.
    9. Add chopped tomatoes, capsicum,garam masala, pepper powder and give it a good mix. Check the salt and cook for 4 minutes. 
    10. Now add the cooked macaroni, chicken and mix well. Cover for another 3 minutes.
TIPS:
  • You can also add veggies like carrot, beans, etc according to your preference.


HEALTH BENEFITS

CHICKEN:

  • Has very high protein content.
  • Eating chicken is a must for those who want to build strength.
  • Helps in weight-loss as it doesn't have much fat.
  • Keep your bones healthy.
  • Eating chicken can actually help you lead a life without stress.
  • Helps in boosting immune cells in the body.

DURUM WHEAT MACARONI:

  • Balance levels of blood sugar
  • Offer carbohydrates
  • Wise choice for diabetic patients
  • Supports digestion

ONION:

  • Contain cancer-fighting compounds.
  • Reduce cholesterol levels.
  • Have antibacterial properties.
  • Help control blood sugar.
  • It can lower heart disease risk.


GINGER:

  • Significantly reduce menstrual pain, muscle pain, and soreness.
  • Can help fight infections, prevent cancer.
  • Can treat many forms of nausea, especially morning sickness.
  • Improves brain function, various heart disease risk factors.  
  • Lower cholesterol levels.

GARLIC:

  • Boost immunity.
  • Give you better hair & clear up your skin by killing acne-causing bacteria.
  • Has antibacterial properties.
  • Protect your food by killing the bacteria that lead to food poisoning.
  • Recommends 4 grams of garlic daily – the size of one large clove – to reduce your risk of heart disease.

GREEN CHILLI:

  • boost your mood and a perfect cure for stress.
  • Keep your skin healthy and glowing. 
  • Prevents blood clots that could later lead to a heart attack or stroke.
  • It contains iron.
  • speed up your metabolism and improve your immune system.

TURMERIC POWDER:

  • An anti-aging powerhouse and anti-inflammatory.
  • Beneficial in promoting overall joint health and mobility.
  • Helps your body produce more radiant and healthy-looking skin.
  • Improves healthy cholesterol levels, heart health, mood and stress tolerance.
  • Reduces symptoms of bloating, gas and risk of cancer.
  • Supports healthy metabolism, brain health, weight loss.

CHILLI POWDER:

  • Fight infections and builds immunity.
  • Great for the hair, skin, digestive system and eyes.
  • Increases your fat-burning skills.
  • Kills the bacteria that causes stomach ulcers.
  • Maintain healthy blood pressure.
  • Stimulates sexual arousal.

GARAM MASALA:

  • Boosts metabolism and  digestion
  • Fights bloating and nausea.
  • Full of antioxidants.
  • Great for fighting bad breath.
  • Helps in keeping the gastrointestinal tract healthy.
  • Preventing skin problems and also help fight inflammation.

PEPPER POWDER:

  • Assists in the breakdown of fat cells ie, helps in weight loss.
  • Enhances skincare.
  • Gives relief from peptic ulcers.
  • Has anti-tumor properties and antibacterial quality. 
  • Improves digestion.
  • Prevents asthma. and provides respiratory relief.

TOMATO:

  • Repair damages from smoking.
  • Boost immunity levels.
  • Control the growth of cancer cells, blood sugar, increase of stress hormones.
  • Good for hair, skin and bones.
  • Help to improve the digestive system, heart health.and liver.
  • Helps your body to remain energized, healthy and burn fat.

SALT:

  • An excellent source of electrolytes.
  • Has protective effects against heart disease. 
  • Helps to stay hydrated.
  • Improves sleep.
  • Prevents muscle cramping.
  • Promotes good vascular health.
  • Supports a healthy nervous system.

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