Easy Indian-Style Chicken Recipe

Name: Easy Indian-Style Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1/4 cup water; 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed; 1/2 (14 ounce) can coconut milk; 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar; 1/2 teaspoon hot chile paste (optional); 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional); 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; salt and pepper to taste; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup water
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed
1/2 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon hot chile paste (optional)
1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup chopped cilantro

1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, and fry for a few minutes until they become fragrant and begin to pop. Stir in chopped onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
2
Stir together tomato paste and water, and pour into skillet. Stir in chicken, and cook until it has firmed and turned white, about 5 minutes. Add coconut milk, brown sugar, chile paste, cayenne pepper, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
3
Bring mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and continue to simmer until the chicken is tender and no longer pink in the center, about 15 minutes. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro before serving.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon cumin seed, 1 onion, finely chopped, 1/4 cup tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Easy Indian-Style 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.

Easy Indian-Style Chicken

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