Chicken with Okra Recipe

Name: Chicken with Okra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 11 1/2-inch pieces; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/23/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Salt; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3 tablespoons olive or canola oil; 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds; 1 medium onion, chopped; 20 medium-sized okra, about 5 ounces, with tips and tops removed and each okra halved; 1 medium tomato, peeled and chopped

Servings: persons

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 11 1/2-inch pieces
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/23/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive or canola oil
1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
1 medium onion, chopped
20 medium-sized okra, about 5 ounces, with tips and tops removed and each okra halved
1 medium tomato, peeled and chopped

1
Put the chicken in a nonreactive bowl.
2
Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne, 1 teaspoon salt, and lemon juice.
3
Stir to mix well.
4
Cover and refrigerate for 12 hours.
5
Pour the oil into a frying pan, preferably nonstick, and set it over medium-high heat.
6
When hot, put in the cumin seeds, onions, and okra.
7
Stir and fry 67 minutes or until the onions have browned a bit.
8
Now put in all the marinated chicken.
9
Stir and fry for 34 minutes or until the chicken pieces turn pale.
10
(If some of the spices stick to the pan, do not worry.)
11
Add 1/2 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and the tomato.
12
Stir to mix and bring to a simmer.
13
Cover, turn heat to low, and simmer gently for 10 minutes.

327

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 11 1/2-inch pieces, 2 teaspoons ground cumin, 2 teaspoons ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, and more.

Yes, Chicken with Okra 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 with Okra

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