Creamy Cardamom Chicken

Creamy cardamom chicken

Why This Is Peri-Perfect… This cosy, fragrant dish gives you exactly what your peri body is craving most: steady blood sugar, steady energy, and steady moods. The chicken delivers a solid hit of 30g protein to keep you full for hours and support your metabolism. Cardamom, ginger, turmeric, and cumin bring gentle digestive support, easing bloat and helping you feel light rather than weighed down. The creamy touch of crème fraîche satisfies without the heaviness of a traditional curry, while the capsicum and onion offer natural sweetness and fibre to stabilise your hormones throughout the day.
It’s comfort food that still keeps you on track - nourishing, grounding, and absolutely delicious.

Ingredients: 4 serves

700g chicken thighs, trimmed (boneless, skinless)

1 tbsp olive oil

1 large onion, finely sliced

1 red capsicum, chopped

8 cardamom pods, lightly crushed

1 tbsp grated fresh ginger

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp garam masala

1/4 tsp turmeric

½ cup chicken stock

⅓ cup crème fraîche

Fresh coriander, to serve

Salt & pepper

Instructions:

1.     Heat the oil in a large pan over medium heat.

2.     Add the onion and capsicum and cook until softened and lightly golden.

3.     Add the ginger, cumin, garam masala, turmeric, and cardamom pods. Stir for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

4.     Add the chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks. Season with salt and pepper.

5.     Pour in the chicken stock, reduce heat, cover, and let it simmer for 12–15 minutes.

6.     Turn off the heat and stir through the crème fraîche, letting the residual heat melt it into a silky sauce.

7.     Scatter with fresh coriander and serve.

Per serve: Calories: 300, Protein: 30g, Carbs: 8g, 15g