Recipes Nugget Markets Signature Recipes
Rich, creamy, aromatic, and flavorful, this classic Indian dish is a fantastic start to a family-style dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons canola oil2 tablespoons canola oil 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1½ pounds chicken breast, cut into large cubes or strips1½ pounds chicken breast, cut into large cubes or strips 1½ pounds chicken breast, cut into large cubes or strips
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided 1 tablespoon kosher salt, divided
- 1 cup small-diced yellow onion1 cup small-diced yellow onion 1 cup small-diced yellow onion
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger1 tablespoon minced ginger 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- ¼ cup tomato paste¼ cup tomato paste ¼ cup tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons curry powder or garam masala2 tablespoons curry powder or garam masala 2 tablespoons curry powder or garam masala
- 1 tablespoon ground turmeric1 tablespoon ground turmeric 1 tablespoon ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander2 teaspoons ground coriander 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cayenne½ teaspoon ground cayenne ½ teaspoon ground cayenne
- 1 bay leaf1 bay leaf 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup chicken stock1 cup chicken stock 1 cup chicken stock
- ½ cup heavy cream½ cup heavy cream ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper1 teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
- ½ cup plain yogurt½ cup plain yogurt ½ cup plain yogurt
- 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro3 tablespoons chopped cilantro 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Preparation
In a medium pot, heat oil over high heat.
Season chicken with ½ tablespoon salt, then sauté just long enough for it to brown slightly, not cooking it all the way. Remove chicken and set aside.
Add onion, ginger, and garlic and cook over medium heat until onions begin to turn translucent. Add tomato paste, spices, and bay leaf and cook for a few more minutes, until aromatic.
Add stock, cream, and chicken. Season with pepper and remaining salt (or to taste) and simmer over low heat for approximately 30 minutes.
Remove from heat, discard the bay leaf and fold in the yogurt. Adjust seasonings to taste and finish with fresh cilantro.