{"id":12898,"date":"2025-06-30T16:02:22","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T15:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/?p=12898"},"modified":"2025-06-30T16:08:13","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T15:08:13","slug":"new-slimming-world-chicken-dopiaza","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/new-slimming-world-chicken-dopiaza\/","title":{"rendered":"Slimming World chicken dopiaza"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Is chicken curry your go-to takeaway order? This slimming-friendly dopiaza is packed with authentic Indian flavours, so you can enjoy your Friday night favourite and still lose weight with Slimming World\u2019s healthy eating plan. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our members love this recipe (which is one of more than 100 Indian dishes on the member app and website!). Here\u2019s what they say…           <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt really did taste like an Indian takeaway!\u201d 
\u201cI loved this. It tasted very authentic.\u201d 
\u201cDelicious \u2013 and cheaper than ordering in.\u201d 
\u201cSo easy to make and such a good fakeaway.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More on the blog: 6 Slimming World curry recipes to suit every spice level<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n

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Chicken dopiaza recipe <\/h2>\n\n\n
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serves 4 
FREE 
ready in 35 mins <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you need: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 large onions, 1 chopped and 1 sliced 
1 level tsp ground ginger 
3-4 garlic cloves, crushed 
1 level tsp ground turmeric 
1 level tsp ground cumin 
1 level tsp ground coriander 
\u00bc-\u00bd tsp chilli powder 
198g can chopped tomatoes 
920g cooked skinless and boneless chicken breasts, sliced 
2 cinnamon sticks, broken up, or 1 tsp ground cinnamon 
4 cardamom pods, split open 
2 whole cloves 
2 dried bay leaves 
2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander, to serve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you do: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Put the chopped onions, ginger and garlic in a blender or food processor, and blend until smooth. Add a little water if necessary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Transfer the mixture to a non-stick saucepan and dry fry over a medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the turmeric, cumin, ground coriander and chilli powder. Cook for 4-5 minutes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. At the same time, splash in 1 tbsp juice from the canned tomatoes. When the juice has evaporated, add the chicken. Pour in 175ml boiling water, then add the cinnamon, cardamom pods, cloves, bay leaves, canned tomatoes and a pinch of salt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Bring to the boil, then reduce the heat, cover and simmer gently, until the sauce is nice and thick. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Dry fry the sliced onion until soft and add to the chicken mixture. Remove from the heat, stir in the coriander leaves and serve hot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

More for members: Browse our full menu of curry recipes \u2013 including everything from saag aloo and prawn jalfrezi to Thai green chicken and Slimming World\u2019s famous mushy pea curry! Join today to unlock the full curry collection<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three ways to follow our healthy eating plan <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At Slimming World, we know there\u2019ll be times when you can\u2019t squeeze in a supermarket trip, or you simply don\u2019t want to cook. That\u2019s when reaching for a ready meal or takeaway feels like the easiest option.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s why we developed the Slimming World food range<\/a> (available in Iceland, The Food Warehouse and Dunnes stores), our collection of delicious, healthy frozen meals to pop straight into the oven or microwave for maximum convenience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also choose to let us do the planning and shopping for you with our Slimming World Kitchen recipe box service<\/a>. With tasty recipes<\/a> and generous portions delivered straight to your door, Slimming World Kitchen supports your healthy eating goals \u2013 no matter how busy life gets! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be the first to hear about special offer! Sign up to the Slimming World Kitchen newsletter (scroll to the bottom of the homepage<\/a>) for the freshest news on our recipe box service<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n

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