Chicken Braised With White Poppy Seeds, Coconut Mil

Name: Chicken Braised With White Poppy Seeds, Coconut Milk And Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 black cardamom pods (see note); 1/2 cup white poppy seeds (see note); 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes in juice; 12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 2 teaspoons almond oil; Salt and pepper; 2 medium onions, minced; 4 cloves garlic, pressed; 4 teaspoons minced ginger; 2 tablespoons minced hot green chilies; 1 1/4 teaspoons garam masala; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 14 ounces unsweetened coconut milk; 14 ounces chicken broth; 2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, julienned

Servings: persons

6 black cardamom pods (see note)
1/2 cup white poppy seeds (see note)
1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes in juice
12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 teaspoons almond oil
Salt and pepper
2 medium onions, minced
4 cloves garlic, pressed
4 teaspoons minced ginger
2 tablespoons minced hot green chilies
1 1/4 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon tomato paste
14 ounces unsweetened coconut milk
14 ounces chicken broth
2 tablespoons cilantro leaves, julienned

1
Break cardamom pods open, and knock out small black seeds.
2
Discard pods.
3
In clean spice grinder, process cardamom and poppy seeds to fine meal.
4
Transfer to bowl, fluff and separate any small clumps with fingertips.
5
Set aside.
6
Drain tomatoes, reserving 1/4 cup juice.
7
Seed tomatoes, and julienne.
8
Set aside.
9
Dry chicken thighs on paper towel.
10
Heat almond oil in 12-inch nonstick skillet.
11
Add chicken, and cook until well browned, turning once.
12
Sprinkle with salt and pepper, transfer to a plate and set aside.
13
In same skillet, saute onions over medium heat until brown, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
14
Stir in ground seeds, garlic, ginger, chilies, garam masala, tomato paste and reserved juice, and saute, stirring frequently until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
15
Add coconut milk, chicken broth and tomatoes to pan, and bring to simmer.
16
Return chicken thighs to sauce, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer until chicken is tender, about 15 minutes.
17
Put chicken on warm platter, turn heat to high, and simmer sauce, stirring often, until it will coat the back of a spoon, 5 to 7 minutes.
18
Add 1 teaspoon salt or more.
19
Stir cilantro into sauce; spoon sauce over chicken.
20
Serve with basmati rice and, if desired, wedges of lime.

801

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

107

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 black cardamom pods (see note), 1/2 cup white poppy seeds (see note), 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes in juice, 12 boneless, skinless chicken thighs, and more.

Yes, Chicken Braised With White Poppy Seeds, Coconut Milk And Tomatoes 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.

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Chicken Braised With White Poppy Seeds, Coconut Milk And Tomatoes

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