Balti Chicken Recipe

Name: Balti Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons ghee or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 onions, sliced; 3 tomatoes, sliced; ½ teaspoon nigella seeds; 4 black peppercorns; 2 green cardamom pods; 1 cinnamon stick; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste; kosher salt; 1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced (or use thigh meat); 2 tablespoons plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped plus extra sprigs for garnish; 2 fresh green chilies, seeded and finely chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons ghee or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, sliced
3 tomatoes, sliced
½ teaspoon nigella seeds
4 black peppercorns
2 green cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
kosher salt
1 12 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, diced (or use thigh meat)
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped plus extra sprigs for garnish
2 fresh green chilies, seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

1
Heat the ghee or vegetable oil over low heat in a large skillet;cook the onions, stirring occasionally, until softened and golden, about 19 minutes.
2
Add the tomatoes, nigella seeds, peppercorns, cardamom, cinnamon, chili powder, garam masala, garlic and ginger paste, and some salt and cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes.
3
Add the chicken and stir for 5 minutes to coat in the spices; stir in the yogurt, cover, and simmer 10 minutes.
4
Stir in the chopped cilantro, chiles, and lime juice; transfer to a serving platter.
5
Garnish with additional cilantro sprigs and serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons ghee or 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 onions, sliced, 3 tomatoes, sliced, ½ teaspoon nigella seeds, and more.

Yes, Balti Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Balti Chicken

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