Mom'S Chicken Recipe

Name: Mom'S Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3-4 chicken boneless, skinless chicken breast halves; 1/2 inch cube of ginger, minced; 2 cloves garlic, pressed; ~1 cup of plain, low-fat or full fat yogurt; ~1 tsp. fennel powder; ~2 tsp. cumin seed, ground; ~ 1 Tbsp. coriander, ground; ~1/2 tsp. turmeric; 1 onion, chopped; 1 can chopped tomatoes; 1 Tbsp. tomato paste; A pinch of cayenne pepper; 1-2 tsps salt; ~1/2 cup cashews, ground; 1 tsp garam masala

Servings: persons

3-4 chicken boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/2 inch cube of ginger, minced
2 cloves garlic, pressed
~1 cup of plain, low-fat or full fat yogurt
~1 tsp. fennel powder
~2 tsp. cumin seed, ground
~ 1 Tbsp. coriander, ground
~1/2 tsp. turmeric
1 onion, chopped
1 can chopped tomatoes
1 Tbsp. tomato paste
A pinch of cayenne pepper
1-2 tsps salt
~1/2 cup cashews, ground
1 tsp garam masala

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1. Chop the chicken breasts into chunks and marinate in the yogurt, garlic and ginger for about 2 hours (less if you haven't got time!)
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2. Heat about 3-4 T. oil in a skillet and saute chicken at medium high heat until it has color, then set the chicken aside.
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3. Saute chopped onion until soft. Add turmeric.
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4. Add the can of chopped tomato, the tomato paste.
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5. Add spices: coriander, cayenne, cumin and fennel, and about 1/2-1 cup of water.
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6. Add the chicken, set heat to medium/low, and simmer until the chicken is completely cooked.
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7. Add ground cashews slowly to thicken.
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8. Add garam masala, check for salt level.
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Serve over basmati rice.

165

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3-4 chicken boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, 1/2 inch cube of ginger, minced, 2 cloves garlic, pressed, ~1 cup of plain, low-fat or full fat yogurt, and more.

Yes, Mom'S 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.

Mom'S Chicken

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