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Tomato Curry Chicken

Tomato Curry Chicken
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If you’re looking for warming comfort-food with piquancy and zest that’s also easy to prepare, this dish is the one. By allowing the chicken thighs to tenderize in a curried yogurt marinade while the sauce is being prepared, cooking time is reduced and flavors enhanced. When the chicken and rich tomato curry base merge, you have created a top-notch creamy, flavorful, curry at home, in no time at all.

Recipe
PRE TIME: 20 min
COOKING TIME: 40 min
TOTAL TIME: 1 hr
4 SERVING
Ingredients:
  • For Chicken Marinade
  • 2 lb. Chicken thighs (on the bone)
  • 2 tsp. Salt
  • 1 tsp. Curry powder
  • 1/2 cup Yogurt
  • For Chicken Stew
  • 0.6 oz. Ginger, minced
  • 5 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 3 small Serrano Hot Pepper
  • 1 medium White Onion
  • 2 medium Tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1.2 oz. Tomato paste
  • 1 tsp. Coriander powder
  • 2 tsp. Paprika powder
  • 2/3 tsp. Cumin powder
  • 1 medium Apple
  • cup Chicken broth
  • 2 tsp. Salt
  • to taste Ground Black pepper
  • 4/5 cup Parsley
Directions:
Step 1
Step 1
1
Debone the chicken thighs, cut into medium pieces, and transfer to a large bowl.
Step 2
Step 2
2
Sprinkle curry powder, salt and pepper over the chicken, add the yoghurt and toss gently, to coat. Cover and set aside. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least half an hour.
Step 3
Step 3
3
Cut the serrano pepper in half lengthwise, de-seed, and set aside. Mince the garlic and ginger, then dice the onions and tomatoes.
Step 4
Step 4
4
In a medium sauté pan, melt the butter, then add the onion and garlic.
Step 5
Step 5
5
Saute for several minutes until the onion is translucent and then add the tomatoes, followed by the tomato paste.
Step 6
Step 6
6
Bring to a simmer. Stirring gently, add the coriander powder, paprika, and cumin.
Step 7
Step 7
7
Grate the apple into the pan, stir to combine, and allow flavors to meld while sauce continues to simmer for a minute or two.
Step 8
Step 8
8
Add the chicken broth, and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
Step 9
Step 9
9
Add the marinated chicken to the pan and stir just enough to combine lightly.
Step 10
Step 10
10
Distribute the sliced serrano hot peppers over the top of the chicken curry, cover, and simmer gently for approx 30 minutes.
Step 11
Step 11
11
Taste to adjust seasoning if necessary, before garnishing with the chopped parsley.
Step 12
Step 12
12
Serve with your favorite vegetable or steamed rice.
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