Chicken in Silky Almond Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken in Silky Almond Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 pieces chicken, skinned; 2 teaspoons cardamom, Ground; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons red peppers, Ground; ½ cup vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon cumin, Ground; 5 medium onions, thin sliced; ½ teaspoon fennel, Ground; 6 tablespoons slivered almonds, blanched or almonds, blanched, ground; 2 cups plain yogurt; 3 tablespoons coriander, Ground; 1 cup water; coarse salt; fresh cilantro (garnish); 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, Chopped

Servings: persons

16 pieces chicken, skinned
2 teaspoons cardamom, Ground
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons red peppers, Ground
½ cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin, Ground
5 medium onions, thin sliced
½ teaspoon fennel, Ground
6 tablespoons slivered almonds, blanched or almonds, blanched, ground
2 cups plain yogurt
3 tablespoons coriander, Ground
1 cup water
coarse salt
fresh cilantro (garnish)
2 tablespoons fresh ginger, Chopped

1
Pat chicken dry.
2
Heat smaller amount of oil in heavy large skillet or Dutch oven over medium high heat.
3
Add chicken in batches and cook on all sides just until no longer pink (do not brown).
4
Remove using slotted spoon and set aside.
5
Heat remaining oil in skillet.
6
Add sliced onion and fry until wilted and pale brown, stirring constantly to color evenly, about 12 minutes.
7
Stir in almonds, coriander, ginger, cardamom, ground red pepper, cumin and fennel and cook 3 to 5 more minutes.
8
Remove mixture from heat.
9
Transfer half of mixture to processor or blender.
10
Puree with 1/2 of the yogurt and 1/2 of the water.
11
Repeat with the rest of the mixture, yogurt and water.
12
Pour sauce back into skillet.
13
Add chicken to skillet.
14
Place over medium high head and bring to a boil.
15
Reduce heat, cover and simmer until chicken is tender and sauce is thickened, about 45 minutes.
16
Remove from head.
17
Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes (dish is best refrigerated and reheated).
18
Rewarm over low heat.
19
Transfer to serving dish, garnish and serve immediately.

1244

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

134

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: 16 pieces chicken, skinned, 2 teaspoons cardamom, Ground, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 teaspoons red peppers, Ground, and more.

Yes, Chicken in Silky Almond Sauce 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken in Silky Almond Sauce

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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