Spiced Yogurt Chook Recipe

Name: Spiced Yogurt Chook
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup natural yogurt; 1 teaspoon salt; fresh ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon chilli powder I thought this was a little mild, add more if you prefer; 1/2 cup fresh coriander chopped; 2 1/4 pounds chicken pieces; oil; 5 cardamom pods; 3 cloves; 1 stick cinnamon; 2 bay leaves; 3 tablespoons slivered almonds; 2 tablespoons sultanas / raisins

Servings: persons

1 cup natural yogurt
1 teaspoon salt
fresh ground black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon chilli powder I thought this was a little mild, add more if you prefer
1/2 cup fresh coriander chopped
2 1/4 pounds chicken pieces
oil
5 cardamom pods
3 cloves
1 stick cinnamon
2 bay leaves
3 tablespoons slivered almonds
2 tablespoons sultanas / raisins

1
Mix together yogurt, 1/2 tsp salt, black pepper, ground cumin, ground coriander, chilli powder and half of the fresh chopped coriander. Set aside.
2
Season chicken pieces with the other 1/2 tsp salt and some black pepper.
3
Heat some oil in a pan and add in cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick and bay leaves. Stir a little and then add in the chicken pieces. Brown on both sides and remove to a large bowl.
4
Put the sultanas/raisins and almonds into the same hot oil. Stir quickly. Once the almonds turn golden and the raisins puff up (they look so cute! .... oh and this happens really fast, so, work quickly) return the chicken with all it's accumulated juices to the pan.
5
Add the seasoned yogurt and stir to mix evenly. Cover the pan and simmer on low heat for about 20 mins, stirring once or twice in between.
6
Remove the lid, turn the heat up and cook until the liquid is reduced and just clings to the chicken pieces. Turn the chicken over to coat evenly with the sauce.
7
Serve over fluffy white rice or with some damper bread.

596

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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: 1 cup natural yogurt, 1 teaspoon salt, fresh ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Spiced Yogurt Chook 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Spiced Yogurt Chook

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