Dinner Tonight: Cilantro Chicken (Dhania Chicken) Recipe Recipe

Name: Dinner Tonight: Cilantro Chicken (Dhania Chicken) Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped; 5 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 4 chicken legs, skinned and separated into drumsticks and thighs; 1 tomato, chopped; 3 cups cilantro, leaves and stems, chopped; 3 hot green chilies, chopped; 1 teaspoon tomato paste; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1 cup plain yogurt, lightly beaten

Servings: persons

3-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
5 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons lemon juice
4 chicken legs, skinned and separated into drumsticks and thighs
1 tomato, chopped
3 cups cilantro, leaves and stems, chopped
3 hot green chilies, chopped
1 teaspoon tomato paste
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup plain yogurt, lightly beaten

1
Process the ginger, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt, lemon juice, and 2 tablespoons of water in a blender until smooth.
2
Toss the mixture with the chicken in a large non-metallic bowl. Make sure to rub it into the chicken well. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, and up to 24 hours.
3
Add the tomato, cilantro, chilies, tomato paste, the rest of the salt, and 2 tablespoons to the blender, and puree until smooth.
4
Pour the oil into a large non-stick pot over high heat. Add the chicken and the marinade to the pot. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned. Pour in the tomato mixture. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until the fat separates from the sauce. Add the yogurt. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes.
5
Turn the heat to low, cover the pot, and cook for 5 to 10 minutes, until the chicken is tender.

593

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and chopped, 5 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Dinner Tonight: Cilantro Chicken (Dhania Chicken) Recipe 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.

Dinner Tonight: Cilantro Chicken (Dhania Chicken) Recipe

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