Creamy Masala Chicken Recipe

Name: Creamy Masala Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 boneless chicken breasts, cubed; 3 cm fresh gingerroot, peeled and chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1 teaspoon mild chili powder; 2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped (cilantro); 1 lime, juice of; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 red chile, seeded and chopped; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 (284 ml) carton double cream; 1/2 lemon, juice of

Servings: persons

4 boneless chicken breasts, cubed
3 cm fresh gingerroot, peeled and chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon mild chili powder
2 tablespoons fresh coriander, chopped (cilantro)
1 lime, juice of
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 red chile, seeded and chopped
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 (284 ml) carton double cream
1/2 lemon, juice of

1
Put the chicken, ginger, garlic, chilli powder, coriander, lime juice and 1 TBS of oil in a bowl.
2
Stir and set aside.
3
Heat a large shallow pan.
4
Tip in the chicken and the marinade and fry for about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Heat the remaining oil in another pan and fry the onion and chili for 3 to 4 minutes, just until soft.
6
Add the turmeric and stir fry for 1 minute.
7
Lower the heat, pour in the cream and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
8
Add the chicken and simmer for 5 minutes, or until cooked.
9
Season and stir in the lemon juice.

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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: 4 boneless chicken breasts, cubed, 3 cm fresh gingerroot, peeled and chopped, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, 1 teaspoon mild chili powder, and more.

Yes, Creamy Masala Chicken 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.

Creamy Masala Chicken

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