Bengal Chicken Masala with Potatoes
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This flavorful mix of chicken, potatoes, onions and spices makes the whole meal. Complement with plain rice naan.
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Ingredients
3-4 lbs chicken pieces
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1-1/2 teaspoons turmeric
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1-1/2 teaspoons paprika
Salt, to taste
3-4 tablespoons oil
2 medium onion, sliced
1 lb potatoes, peeled and halved
2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
1/2 cup water or chicken stock
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2-3 tablespoons honey
6 green chillies, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped, coriander
Directions
- In a small bowl mix together the salt, turmeric, chili powder, paprika, cinnamon and black pepper; rub into chicken pieces.
- Heat oil in a skillet and brown the chicken pieces in batches, turning once only; put aside.
- Put 3-4 table spoon of oil and add in onions, chili and potatoes and 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until onions are softened and just beginning to brown (about 10 minutes).
- Add in 2 tablespoons garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally
- Return the chicken (skin sides up) to the skillet, tossing the onions and potatoes around the chicken.
- Stir the water or chicken stock, lemon juice and honey together until blended, and add to the skillet; cook over medium heat, covered until chicken is fully cooked and the potatoes are tender (about 30-35 minutes).
- Top with fresh chopped coriander leaves and serve.
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