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Indian Chicken
A flavorful Indian chicken dish with aromatic spices and a creamy tomato sauce.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
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Main Ingredients
1.5
pounds
chicken breast, cut into pieces
0.5
cup
plain yogurt
1
tablespoon
lemon juice
2
teaspoons
garam masala
1
teaspoon
turmeric
2
teaspoons
smoked paprika
4
cloves
garlic, minced
2
tablespoons
ginger, minced
0.75
cup
diced fire roasted tomatoes
0.75
cup
heavy cream
0.25
cup
chicken broth
2
tablespoons
butter
1
yellow onion
chopped
0.5
teaspoon
cayenne pepper
2
tablespoons
cilantro, chopped
Instructions
Preparation Steps
In a bowl, combine chicken, yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, turmeric, smoked paprika, garlic, ginger, and salt. Marinate for at least 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Spread chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
While chicken bakes, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until golden, about 7 minutes.
Add remaining garlic, ginger, garam masala, paprika, and fenugreek leaves. Sauté for 30 seconds.
Add diced tomatoes, cover, and simmer for 10 minutes.
Transfer the tomato mixture to a blender, blend until smooth, then return to skillet.
Stir in heavy cream and chicken broth. Season with salt and cayenne pepper to taste.
Add cooked chicken and juices, simmer for 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro. Serve hot.
Notes
Feel free to adjust spice levels to taste. Serve with rice or naan.