Green Chicken Masala Recipe

Name: Green Chicken Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces;; 1 cup full-fat coconut milk;; 1 onion, finely chopped;; 1/4 cup lemon juice;; 1/2 cup water or chicken stock;; 4 garlic cloves, minced;; 2 cups fresh cilantro leaves;; 1 cup fresh mint leaves;; 1 jalapeno pepper, chopped coarsely; 1 1/2 tsp turmeric;; 1 tsp cinnamon;; 1 tsp ground cardamom;; 1/8 tsp ground cloves;; 3 tbsp coconut oil or clarified butter;; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste;

Servings: persons

2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces;
1 cup full-fat coconut milk;
1 onion, finely chopped;
1/4 cup lemon juice;
1/2 cup water or chicken stock;
4 garlic cloves, minced;
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves;
1 cup fresh mint leaves;
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped coarsely
1 1/2 tsp turmeric;
1 tsp cinnamon;
1 tsp ground cardamom;
1/8 tsp ground cloves;
3 tbsp coconut oil or clarified butter;
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste;

1
Heat a large skillet over a medium heat and add the onion with the cooking fat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until the onion starts to soften.
2
Add the chicken thighs as well as the turmeric to the skillet and continue cooking, still while stirring occasionally, for about 7 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, place the lemon juice, water or stock, cilantro, mint, jalapeno and garlic in a blender or food processor and process to obtain a smooth puree.
4
After the chicken has cooked for about 7 minutes, add the cloves, cardamom and cinnamon. Cook for another minute.
5
Pour in the coconut milk, season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and add the herb puree.
6
Bring to a simmer and let simmer for about 15 minutes, until the chicken is well cooked and tender.

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

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces;, 1 cup full-fat coconut milk;, 1 onion, finely chopped;, 1/4 cup lemon juice;, and more.

Yes, Green Chicken Masala 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.

Green Chicken Masala

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