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Ingredients
- TO SERVE:
- 1/2 lb boneless, skinless, chicken breasts, cubed
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 tbsp ground coriander
- 1/4 tbsp ground cumin
- 1/8 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 small pinch ground cloves
- 1 pinch cayenne
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp. butter or ghee
- 1/2 cup sliced onion
- 1 clove chopped garlic
- 1 tsp chopped ginger
- 1/4 cup canned tomatoes, chopped
- 1/4 cup chicken stock
- 2 tbsp greek yogurt
- Tempered Onions (OPTIONAL)
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup red onion, sliced
- 1 pinch brown or black mustard seeds
- 1/2 tbsp chopped mint
- Cucumber and Fennel Raita or Tzatziki
Preparation
Step 1
1. Cut chicken breasts into 2-inch pieces and season with salt and pepper.
2. Mix together coriander, cumin, turmeric, cloves and cayenne in a bowl. Reserve.
3. Heat oil and butter in a large sauté pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear until lightly browned on all sides, about 4 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet. Add onion, season with salt and sauté for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn heat to low, add garlic, ginger and reserved spice mixture and continue to cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until onions are very soft.
4. Stir in tomatoes and stock and bring to boil. Simmer for 5 minutes or until flavours come together. Return chicken and cook, covered, over low heat for 5 minutes. Remove lid and cook 5 minutes longer or until chicken is just cooked through. Remove from heat and stir in yogurt.
5. To temper onions, heat oil in a small skillet over high heat. Add onions and sauté, stirring, for 6 minutes or until dark brown and slightly crisp. Add mustard seeds and fry until you hear them pop.
6. Place chicken on a serving dish, top with tempered onions and sprinkle with mint. Alternately, serve with Raita or Tzatziki.
Calories 213.0
Total Fat 7.6 g
Saturated Fat 3.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5 g
Cholesterol 71.2 mg
Sodium 195.0 mg
Potassium 444.9 mg
Total Carbohydrate 6.5 g
Dietary Fiber 0.9 g
Sugars 2.4 g
Protein 28.2 g