Chicken Curry and Vegetables

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Curry, turmeric, and ginger make this an ultimate anti-inflammatory meal, providing key ingredients to help fight arthritis. The traditional version incorporates whole-milk yogurt, but you can use fat-free yogurt to reduce the saturated fat in the recipe.

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds skinless chicken breasts, cut into 2-inch chunks
• 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon fresh minced ginger
• 3 tablespoons curry powder
• 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets
• 1 fifteen-ounce can no-salt-added garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained
• 2 fifteen-ounce cans no-salt-added diced tomatoes
• 1 cup fat-free plain yogurt
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (garnish)

Preparation

Step 1

Season the chicken with salt. In a large skillet, heat the oil over med-high heat. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, 3 to 4 minutes, until the chicken begins to brown. Transfer the chicken to a plate. Add the onion, and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until beginning it begins to soften and become translucent. Add the garlic, turmeric, ginger, and curry powder and cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes, until the mixture becomes fragrant.
Add the cauliflower, chickpeas, and diced tomatoes (plus liquid). Lower the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook 8 to 10 minutes, until the cauliflower is tender. Uncover and, return the chicken to the pan, and cook, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes longer, until the chicken is cooked through but still tender and the liquid thickens.
Remove from heat. Stir in the yogurt. Season with a pinch of kosher salt if desired and garnish with optional cilantro. Serve immediately with brown basmati rice.
Makes 4 servings (2.5 cups per serving)