Fragrant Chicken Recipe

Name: Fragrant Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 small onion, coarsely chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 3 inches piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon coriander; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons oil; 1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings; 2 lbs chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, partially thawed; 1/4 cup raisins, soaked in warm water and drained (regular or golden); 3 -4 cups warm cooked jasmine rice; 1 cup Greek yogurt

Servings: persons

1 small onion, coarsely chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
6 garlic cloves, minced
3 inches piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon coriander
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons oil
1 medium onion, sliced and separated into rings
2 lbs chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas, partially thawed
1/4 cup raisins, soaked in warm water and drained (regular or golden)
3 -4 cups warm cooked jasmine rice
1 cup Greek yogurt

1
Coarsely process the 1st nine ingredients (onion through salt) with 2 Tbsp water in a blender or food processor.
2
In a 12-inch skillet or saute pan, saute sliced onion in oil over medium high heat until onion turns golden.
3
Reduce heat to medium-low, add processed onion-seasonings mixture to pan and saute about 4 minutes, stirring constantly, scraping pan often to prevent from sticking and burning.
4
Add chicken to pan, tossing to coat thoroughly, then add tomatoes, peas and 1/3 cup water.
5
Increase heat to medium, cover pan, and let simmer 25 min; uncover and continue to cook until sauce is thickened and chicken is very tender.
6
Fold in raisins and continue to cook just long enough to heat through.
7
Spread a bed of rice on each of 4 plates or shallow bowls, pile chicken and sauce over rice, then spoon yogurt over the top.

1171

kcal

Calories

Fat

136

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 small onion, coarsely chopped, 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped, 6 garlic cloves, minced, 3 inches piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced, and more.

Yes, Fragrant 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.

Fragrant Chicken

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