Chicken Makhani Recipe

Name: Chicken Makhani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (125 ml) yogurt; 1 t fresh ginger, crushed; 1 t salt; 3 lbs (1.4 kg). chicken, cut into pieces, skinned; oil; 2 oz (56 grm). butter; 1 cinnamon stick - 1 inch; 6 cloves; 6 green cardamoms; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup (125 ml) sour cream; 1/4 t saffron, crushed; 1/2 cup (125 ml) heavy cream; salt to taste; 2 T ground almonds; 1/4 t cornstarch dissolved in 1 T of water

Servings: persons

1/2 cup (125 ml) yogurt
1 t fresh ginger, crushed
1 t salt
3 lbs (1.4 kg). chicken, cut into pieces, skinned
oil
2 oz (56 grm). butter
1 cinnamon stick - 1 inch
6 cloves
6 green cardamoms
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup (125 ml) sour cream
1/4 t saffron, crushed
1/2 cup (125 ml) heavy cream
salt to taste
2 T ground almonds
1/4 t cornstarch dissolved in 1 T of water

1
Mix yogurt, ginger and salt and rub into chicken; let marinate overnight.
2
Place marinated chicken in well-oiled oven proof dish and drizzle oil all over; bake at 375 degrees (200 C.) for forty to fifty minutes, and save any liquid.
3
In saucepan, melt butter and saute cinnamon, cloves, cardamoms, and bay leaf for one minute.
4
Add sour cream and leftover chicken-liquid.
5
Add saffron and cream and cover and simmer gently for five to six minutes.
6
Add the cooked chicken and adjust seasoning.
7
Add ground almonds and cornstarch mixture.
8
Let thicken; cover and simmer for three to four minutes.
9
Remove from heat and serve hot.
10
Enjoy!

1236

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

120

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 1/2 cup (125 ml) yogurt, 1 t fresh ginger, crushed, 1 t salt, 3 lbs (1.4 kg). chicken, cut into pieces, skinned, and more.

Yes, Chicken Makhani 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.

Chicken Makhani

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