Chicken With Almonds And Sultanas Recipe

Name: Chicken With Almonds And Sultanas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cm cube fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped; 8 garlic cloves, peeled; 6 tablespoons blanched slivered almonds; 4 tablespoons water; 7 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 kg bonless chicken meat (breast, thighs etc); 10 whole cardamom pods; 2 1/2 cm cinnamon sticks; 2 bay leaves; 5 whole cloves; 4 medium sized onions, peeled and finely chopped; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 7 tablespoons plain yogurt; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 275 ml single cream; 2 tablespoons sultanas; 1/4 teaspoon garam masala

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cm cube fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped
8 garlic cloves, peeled
6 tablespoons blanched slivered almonds
4 tablespoons water
7 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 kg bonless chicken meat (breast, thighs etc)
10 whole cardamom pods
2 1/2 cm cinnamon sticks
2 bay leaves
5 whole cloves
4 medium sized onions, peeled and finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
7 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
275 ml single cream
2 tablespoons sultanas
1/4 teaspoon garam masala

1
Put the ginger,garlic, 4 tablespoons of the almonds, and 4 tablespoons water into a blender until you have a paste.
2
Heat the oil in a wide, non stick pan, when hot put in the chicken and cook until they turn golden brown. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon put into a bowl keeping any juices that come from the chicken.
3
Put the cardamon, cinnamon, bay leaves, and cloves into the same hot oil. Stir and fry for a few seconds. Now put in the onions. Stir and fry them for 3-4 minutes until they are lightly browned. Add 1 tablespoon of yoghurt. Stir and fry it for 30 seconds. Now add another tablespoon of yoghurt. Keep doing htis until all the yoghurt has been incorporated.
4
Put in the chicken pieces, any liquid that might have accumulated in the chicken bowl, the cream and the salt. Bring to a simmer. Cover, turn heat to low and cook for 10 minutes.
5
Add sultanas and turn heat to low and cook for a further 10 mins or until the chicken is cooked.
6
Add the garam masala, stir to mix.

1571

kcal

Calories

Fat

145

Carbs

101

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.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cm cube fresh ginger, peeled and coarsely chopped, 8 garlic cloves, peeled, 6 tablespoons blanched slivered almonds, 4 tablespoons water, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Almonds And Sultanas 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 With Almonds And Sultanas

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Variations & substitutions

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