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Saffron Chicken Korma

Active Time:45 minsTotal Time:1 hr 5 minsServings:6Jump to Nutrition Facts

Active Time:45 minsTotal Time:1 hr 5 minsServings:6

Active Time:45 mins

Active Time:

45 mins

Total Time:1 hr 5 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 5 mins

Servings:6

Servings:

6

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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)Ingredients5tablespoonscanola, avocadoorgrapeseed oil, divided5cupsthinly sliced onions¼cupunsalted cashews¼cupwater1 ½cupslow-fat plain yogurt2teaspoonsgaram masala½teaspoonground cardamom½teaspooncayenne pepper½teaspoonground coriander½teaspoonground turmeric¼teaspooncrushed saffron threads½teaspoonblack peppercorns, crushed1bay leaf1cinnamon stick2poundsboneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces2clovesgarlic, grated2tablespoonsgrated fresh ginger1cuplow-sodium chicken broth1teaspoonkosher saltCoarsely chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

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Ingredients

5tablespoonscanola, avocadoorgrapeseed oil, divided

5cupsthinly sliced onions

¼cupunsalted cashews

¼cupwater

1 ½cupslow-fat plain yogurt

2teaspoonsgaram masala

½teaspoonground cardamom

½teaspooncayenne pepper

½teaspoonground coriander

½teaspoonground turmeric

¼teaspooncrushed saffron threads

½teaspoonblack peppercorns, crushed

1bay leaf

1cinnamon stick

2poundsboneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces

2clovesgarlic, grated

2tablespoonsgrated fresh ginger

1cuplow-sodium chicken broth

1teaspoonkosher salt

Coarsely chopped fresh cilantro for garnish

DirectionsHeat 4 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until caramelized and slightly crispy, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a blender and add cashews and water. Blend until smooth.Combine yogurt, garam masala, cardamom, cayenne, coriander, turmeric and saffron in a medium bowl. Set aside.Place the pan over medium heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add peppercorns, bay leaf and cinnamon stick and toast until fragrant, 10 to 15 seconds. Add chicken, garlic and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken starts to brown, 5 to 7 minutes.Stir in the pureed onion mixture, the yogurt mixture, broth and salt. Adjust heat to maintain a low simmer, partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 20 minutes. Discard the bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2022

Directions

Heat 4 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until caramelized and slightly crispy, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a blender and add cashews and water. Blend until smooth.Combine yogurt, garam masala, cardamom, cayenne, coriander, turmeric and saffron in a medium bowl. Set aside.Place the pan over medium heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add peppercorns, bay leaf and cinnamon stick and toast until fragrant, 10 to 15 seconds. Add chicken, garlic and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken starts to brown, 5 to 7 minutes.Stir in the pureed onion mixture, the yogurt mixture, broth and salt. Adjust heat to maintain a low simmer, partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 20 minutes. Discard the bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Heat 4 tablespoons oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. Add onions and cook, stirring frequently, until caramelized and slightly crispy, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a blender and add cashews and water. Blend until smooth.

Combine yogurt, garam masala, cardamom, cayenne, coriander, turmeric and saffron in a medium bowl. Set aside.

Place the pan over medium heat and add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil. Add peppercorns, bay leaf and cinnamon stick and toast until fragrant, 10 to 15 seconds. Add chicken, garlic and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken starts to brown, 5 to 7 minutes.

Stir in the pureed onion mixture, the yogurt mixture, broth and salt. Adjust heat to maintain a low simmer, partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is tender and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 20 minutes. Discard the bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, January/February 2022

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Nutrition Facts(per serving)373Calories21gFat12gCarbs34gProtein

Nutrition Facts(per serving)

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