Indian Spiced Chicken With Chickpeas Recipe

Name: Indian Spiced Chicken With Chickpeas
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 6 bone-in chicken legs (thigh and drumstick), skin removed; Kosher salt; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; 2 large onions, thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 1/2 tablespoons grated peeled ginger; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed; 2 cups (or more) low-sodium chicken broth; 5 ounces baby spinach (about 8 lightly packed cups); 1/4 cup Greek yogurt; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
6 bone-in chicken legs (thigh and drumstick), skin removed
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
2 large onions, thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 1/2 tablespoons grated peeled ginger
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 15-ounce can chickpeas, rinsed
2 cups (or more) low-sodium chicken broth
5 ounces baby spinach (about 8 lightly packed cups)
1/4 cup Greek yogurt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves with tender stems

1
Place a rack in lower third of oven; preheat to 325u00b0. Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt. Working in batches, cook chicken, reducing heat as needed to prevent over-browning, until golden brown on all sides, 8-10 minutes per batch. Transfer to a plate.
2
Add butter and onions to drippings in pot; season with salt. Cook, stirring often, until onions are soft and golden brown, 10-15 minutes.
3
Stir in garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and cayenne. Cook, stirring constantly, until spices are fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in chickpeas and 2 cups broth. Return chicken and any accumulated juices to pot. Add more broth if needed to cover chicken about three-fourths of the way up. Bring to a simmer. Cover pot and transfer to oven. Braise chicken until fork-tender, 45-55 minutes. DO AHEAD: Chicken can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool slightly, then chill, uncovered, until cold. Cover and keep chilled. Rewarm before continuing.
4
Using tongs and a slotted spoon, transfer chicken to a platter and cover with foil to keep warm. Add spinach to pot, cover, and remove from heat. Let stand until spinach is wilted, 5-7 minutes.
5
Stir yogurt into cooking liquid. Season with salt. Return chicken to pot. Warm over low heat (do not boil or yogurt may curdle).
6
Transfer chicken to a large deep platter. Pour spinach and chickpea sauce over. Sprinkle with cilantro.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 6 bone-in chicken legs (thigh and drumstick), skin removed, Kosher salt, 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, and more.

Yes, Indian Spiced Chicken With Chickpeas 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.

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Indian Spiced Chicken With Chickpeas

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