This tasty Chicken Kheema (chicken keema) recipe is versatile and delicious. It is a clean eating recipe made with ground chicken and perfect for those flavor craving meal prep days.
1largeonion, finely chopped, grated, or food processed
1largebeefsteak tomato, finely chopped
1tablespoontomato paste
½cup water (optional but can help mince the meat if that is the texture preferred)
oil
salt
red chili powder
chopped cilantro
Instructions
Heat pan on medium heat and add oil. Once hot add finely chopped onions and saute until golden brown.
Once the onions have slightly browned add the tomatoes, garlic, ginger, garam masala, tomato paste, salt, coriander powder, some chopped cilantro (optional), and turmeric.
Allow the mixture to cook for about 3-5 minutes. At this point you can use a hand blender and puree the mixture if you would like. Then add the chicken. SIDE NOTE: I like to mix the ground chicken to remove the "stringed" meat look before cooking.
Add water (optional). Using a spatula or a ground meat masher, begin to mash and mix the chicken with the tomato and onion mixture. TIP: flatten/squeeze the meat at the bottom of the pan while mixing if you do not have a meat masher. This will prevent the meat from bulking into large clumps.
Continue to mix frequently for an additional 7-10 minutes on medium heat.
Once all of the natural water has evaporated, cook for a few additional minutes so that the oil shines through.
Garnish with the rest of the cilantro and serve.
Enjoy as a taco stuffing, with wraps, as is with naan, or on top of pizza.