Chicken With Cilantro-Mint Sauce Recipe

Name: Chicken With Cilantro-Mint Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs chicken thigh meat, cut into small chunks; 1 medium white onion, finely chopped; 1 tsp ginger paste; 2 tsp garlic paste; 1 tsp cinnamon powder; 1/4 tsp ground clove; 1 tbsp coriander powder; 1 can coconut milk (13.5 fl. oz); 1 tsp cardamom powder; Zest of 1 lime + juice of 1/2 lime; Vegetable oil; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 2 small bunches of cilantro (leaves and young stems); 12 -15 large mint leaves; 1 cup roasted cashews

Servings: persons

1.5 lbs chicken thigh meat, cut into small chunks
1 medium white onion, finely chopped
1 tsp ginger paste
2 tsp garlic paste
1 tsp cinnamon powder
1/4 tsp ground clove
1 tbsp coriander powder
1 can coconut milk (13.5 fl. oz)
1 tsp cardamom powder
Zest of 1 lime + juice of 1/2 lime
Vegetable oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 small bunches of cilantro (leaves and young stems)
12 -15 large mint leaves
1 cup roasted cashews

1
Throw the cilantro, mint and cashews in a food processor and pulse until it is very smooth. Make sure you scrape down the sides of the bowl a couple of times. If needed, add a splash of water to get the desired smoothness. Set aside.
2
On medium heat add oil to a saucepan. Add the onions and salt and saute until the onions start getting browned at the edges. Add the ginger paste, garlic paste and saute for about 30 seconds. Add the black pepper, cinnamon, clove and coriander powder and saute for another minute. Add the chicken and saute for another couple of minutes.
3
Add the coconut milk and mix thoroughly. Increase the heat to medium-high, bring the mixture to a gentle boil, cover and then reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken is cooked through. Check a couple of times to make sure that there is enough liquid in the pot.
4
Add the cilantro-mint paste and mix everything well. Let it cook uncovered on medium-low heat for another 5 minutes or until sauce has the desired consistency.
5
Off the heat, add the cardamom powder, lime zest and juice. Mix well. Check for seasoning. Serve immediately with steamed rice. Enjoy!

385

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* 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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 1.5 lbs chicken thigh meat, cut into small chunks, 1 medium white onion, finely chopped, 1 tsp ginger paste, 2 tsp garlic paste, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Cilantro-Mint 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.

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Chicken With Cilantro-Mint Sauce

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