Spiced Indian Chicken in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Spiced Indian Chicken in Creamy Tomato Sauce

Name: Spiced Indian Chicken in Creamy Tomato Sauce
Total time: 80 min
Ingredients: 30g ghee (clarified butter); 1 onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tbsp ground cumin; 1 tsp salt, or more to taste; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon; 0.25 tsp ground turmeric; 400g tomato sauce; 240ml heavy whipping cream; 1 tbsp white sugar, or more to taste; 2 tsp paprika; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces; 0.5 tsp curry powder

This creamy tomato sauce is infused with a blend of aromatic spices and tender chicken chunks, creating a rich and flavorful Indian-inspired dish.

80 min

easy

328kcal

calories

13g

carbohydrates

106mg

cholesterol

23g

fat

fiber

18g

protein

13g

saturated fat

981mg

sodium

sugar

unsaturated fat

Dinner Indian Inspired

Ingredients

30g ghee (clarified butter)

1 onion, finely chopped

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 tbsp ground cumin

1 tsp salt, or more to taste

1 tsp ground ginger

1 tsp cayenne pepper

0.5 tsp ground cinnamon

0.25 tsp ground turmeric

400g tomato sauce

240ml heavy whipping cream

1 tbsp white sugar, or more to taste

2 tsp paprika

1 tbsp vegetable oil

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into bite-size pieces

0.5 tsp curry powder

Directions

Step 1

Prepare all the ingredients.

Step 2

In a large skillet, melt ghee over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the cumin, salt, ginger, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, and turmeric; cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

Step 4

Pour in the tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and let the sauce simmer for 10 minutes.

Step 5

Add the cream, sugar, and paprika to the sauce. Bring it back to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the sauce thickens, about 10-15 minutes.

Step 6

In a separate skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and sprinkle with curry powder. Sear the chicken until lightly browned but still pink inside, about 3 minutes, stirring often.

Step 7

Transfer the chicken and any pan juices into the tomato sauce. Let it simmer until the chicken is no longer pink, about 30 minutes. Adjust the sugar and salt to taste.