Chicken Recipe

This Indian-inspired chicken dish offers a perfect balance of tender meat and complex, aromatic flavors. The boneless chicken is gently marinated in whipped yogurt, which tenderizes the meat while infusing it with earthy notes from green and black cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and bay leaves. A homemade nut paste made from simmered poppy seeds adds a luxurious, velvety texture and depth to the sauce. Finished with a hint of cream and garam masala, this dish is both comforting and elegant. It pairs beautifully with basmati rice or warm naan bread. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or as a sophisticated main course for guests, it brings authentic home-style Indian flavors to your table without requiring hard-to-find ingredients.

Cuisine: Indian

Courses: Appetisers

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 12

Calories: 397.5

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This Indian-inspired chicken dish offers a perfect balance of tender meat and complex, aromatic flavors. The boneless chicken is gently marinated in whipped yogurt, which tenderizes the meat while infusing it with earthy notes from green and black cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and bay leaves. A homemade nut paste made from simmered poppy seeds adds a luxurious, velvety texture and depth to the sauce. Finished with a hint of cream and garam masala, this dish is both comforting and elegant. It pairs beautifully with basmati rice or warm naan bread. Ideal for a cozy weeknight dinner or as a sophisticated main course for guests, it brings authentic home-style Indian flavors to your table without requiring hard-to-find ingredients.

Ingredients

3 oz (90 g) ghee or butter
4 Green cardamom pods, bruised
1 Black cardamom pod, bruised
1 Cinnamon stick (1/2 in/1 cm)
2 Cloves
2 Bay leaves
1/2 teaspoons Ground coriander
1 cups (250 g) whipped yogurt (page 21)
1/2 teaspoons ground white pepper
1/2 lbs (750 g) boneless chicken,
2 Tablespoons cream
1 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoons Garam Masala (page 23)
1 To make the Nut Paste, first soak the poppy seeds in water and simmer

Directions

1
Soak the poppy seeds in warm water for 15 minutes, then simmer for 5 minutes until soft.
2
Drain the poppy seeds and place them in a blender or food processor.
3
Add the ground coriander, ground white pepper, and a splash of water to the blender.
4
Blend until a smooth, fine paste forms, adding more water if necessary.
5
Cut the boneless chicken into bite-sized pieces.
6
In a large bowl, combine the whipped yogurt, salt, and the prepared poppy seed paste.
7
Add the chicken pieces to the yogurt mixture and toss to coat evenly.
8
Cover and refrigerate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
9
Heat the ghee or butter in a large skillet or heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.
10
Add the green cardamom pods, black cardamom pod, cinnamon stick, cloves, and bay leaves.
11
Saut the whole spices for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
12
Add the marinated chicken to the pot, discarding any remaining marinade in the bowl.
13
Cook the chicken, stirring occasionally, for about 15-20 minutes until cooked through and tender.
14
Stir in the cream and garam masala.
15
Simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
16
Garnish with fresh cilantro and minced coriander leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 397.5kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8.8g14%
Saturated Fat 2.7g14%
Cholesterol 8.8mg3%
Sodium 5078.9mg212%
Total Carbohydrate 91.5g31%
Dietary Fiber 37.6g151%
Sugars 12.2g
Protein 14.2g29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: chicken, indian, curry, yogurt, cardamom, garam masala, poppy seeds, ghee, creamy, spices, dinner, boneless, aromatic, tender, vegetarian, gluten-free

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