Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Fresh cilantro or crushed coriander seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil and butter in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; stir for about 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Incorporate spices: ground coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and chili powder. Cook for another minute.
- Add chicken pieces and stir until coated in the spice mixture; brown on all sides.
- Pour in enough water or broth to cover the chicken partially, bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Stir in crushed coriander seeds or cilantro leaves before serving with rice and naan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg