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Rich, Spicy Chicken Stew


September 26, 2024

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs (skinless)
  • 1 large onion, sliced
  • 2 green chilies, chopped (seeds removed if sensitive) – optional
  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 8oz can chopped tomatoes 
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro stemmed + chopped, for garnish
  • 3 tbsp avocado oil
  • Salt to taste

Spices

  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp red chili powder

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
  • Make a paste of salt, garlic, pepper and 1 tsp of oil then coat the chicken. Set aside to marinate for 1 hour.
  • In a Dutch oven, sauté onions and green chilies in 3 tbsp of oil. Cook for 5 minutes until softened.
  • Stir in ginger and all the spices and cook for 2 minutes. If too dry, add 1 tbsp of water at a time.
  • Add the tomato paste, broth, chopped tomatoes and chicken. Mix all ingredients.
  • Bake in the oven for 1 hour.
  • Remove from the oven and add fresh lime juice and fresh coriander.
  • Serve on rice, cauliflower rice or lentils.
  • Optional: Add a dollop of Greek yogurt.

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