Indian-Spiced Braised Chicken

By erinp

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 2 T tomato paste
• 1 T grated ginger
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/2 tsp garam masala (optional)
• cooked white rice

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a slow cooker, stir together chicken, onions, tomatoes, tomato paste, ginger, garlic, coriander, and cayenne. Season with salt and pepper.

2. Cook on high 4 hours (low 8 hours). Stir in yogurt, cilantro and garam masala just before serving.

3. Serve over rice.

Oven Method:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Follow step one, using a 5 quart, heavy, lidded pot. Stir in 2 cups water. Cover, bake until tender, about 2 hours. Stir in yogurt, cilantro, and garam masala.