Chicken Masala Recipe

Name: Chicken Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 750 grams chicken thighs, boneless, skinless skinless off bone each chopped into 5 or 6 pieces; 4 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 large onions peeled halved then sliced; 1 tablespoons ginger root grated (fresh not from a jar); 2 cloves garlic crushed; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 1 teaspoon cumin ground; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 each tomatoes, canned with juice 400 gram (14 ounce) cans - diced; 150 millilitres cream pouriing cream; 1/2 bunch coriander (cilantro) roughly chopped

Servings: persons

750 grams chicken thighs, boneless, skinless skinless off bone each chopped into 5 or 6 pieces
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 large onions peeled halved then sliced
1 tablespoons ginger root grated (fresh not from a jar)
2 cloves garlic crushed
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon cumin ground
1 teaspoon salt
2 each tomatoes, canned with juice 400 gram (14 ounce) cans - diced
150 millilitres cream pouriing cream
1/2 bunch coriander (cilantro) roughly chopped

1
Cut the chicken into large bite size pieces (it will shrink a little during cooking) Season with salt & pepper Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a heavy skillet with a lid or use a heavy casserole suitable for the stove top seal the chicken but do not cook though.
2
You may need to do this in a couple of batches.
3
Remove the chicken to a plate Heat remaining oil & butter in the same heavy based skillet Add onion and cook until soft and golden brown Add ginger and garlic and cook for a couple of minutes Add spices & salt and cook stirring for a couple of minutes Add tomatoes and simmer until the sauce splits and the oil comes to surface around 10 minutes (do not remove the oil!)
4
Add cream stirring constantly do not allow it to boil again If too thick add a little water or chicken stock Add chicken pieces and cook very gently for 10 to 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
5
Add the coriander (cilantro) and service immediately.
6
Serve with steamed rice or rice paulo if you're feeling adventurous

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 750 grams chicken thighs, boneless, skinless skinless off bone each chopped into 5 or 6 pieces, 4 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 large onions peeled halved then sliced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Masala 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 Masala

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