MUGHLAI CHICKEN
With a complex blend of spices and seasonings, this Mughlai Chicken recipe is full of flavor! It's a spicy dish that can be made mild or hot.
Provided by Francine Lizotte
Categories Chicken
Time 1h10m
Number Of Ingredients 25
Steps:
- 1. In a small bowl, soak cashews in very hot water for 10 minutes. Drain and add to the bowl of a food processor; set aside.
- 2. In a medium bowl, place chicken pieces and sprinkle with turmeric and 1 tsp. garam masala. Pour in lime juice and coat; set aside for 30 minutes.
- 3. In a large saucepan over medium heat, add 1 ½ tbsp. ghee. When hot, add onions and sprinkle generously with ground sea salt; sauté until caramelized, about 25 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a bowl to cool off.
- 4. In the bowl of a food processor, add garlic to the cashews as well as green and red chilies, ginger, caramelized onions and ¼ cup chicken broth. Process until the mixture resembles a thick paste; set aside.
- 5. In the same saucepan over medium heat, add 1 tbsp. ghee and when hot, working in batches, fry the chicken (thighs skin side down at first) just enough to brown on both sides, about 3 to 4 minutes per side; transfer to a plate.
- 6. Return the saucepan on medium heat and when hot, add cardamom pods, whole cloves, bay leaves, and cinnamon stick; sauté for 1 ½ minutes.
- 7. Add the onion paste, remaining 1 tsp. garam masala, brown sugar, cumin, coriander, paprika, salt and freshly ground black pepper. Pour in remaining ¾ cup chicken broth; stir, Add chicken back (thighs skin side up), cover, reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 15 minutes.
- 8. When time is up, add sour cream and stir gently to combine. Spoon sauce over chicken pieces and pour in heavy cream; stir once again. Simmer until heated through, about 7 to 10 minutes.
- 9. When ready, garnish with chopped cashews and cilantro and serve with white rice and naan bread.
- 10. To view this recipe on YouTube, click on this link >>>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52XF3vfjyXg
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Tariq Shaami
[email protected]This is my favorite Mughlai chicken recipe. The chicken is always so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Zariah Rhodes
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the chicken is always delicious. I usually serve it with rice and naan bread.
Mbali Mdletshe
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it always turns out great. The chicken is always moist and tender, and the sauce is always flavorful.
Mengani Prashanth
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my chicken turned out dry and tough. The sauce was also a little too runny.
AMIN Khyber
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the chicken turned out great. The sauce was a little too spicy for my taste, but I think I just used too much chili powder.
nayani madu
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The chicken was so moist and the sauce was so creamy. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.
Awais Abbas
[email protected]This is the best Mughlai chicken recipe I have ever tried. The chicken was so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
RiDoY Vai
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of Indian food, but I really enjoyed this Mughlai chicken dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Daniel Tsehlani
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I made it with some leftover roasted chicken and it turned out great. The sauce is very flavorful and the chicken is nice and tender.
bablu mia
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
Odunayo Oyindamola
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the chicken turned out perfectly. The chicken was moist and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I served it with basmati rice and a side of naan bread.
Faiza Official Singer
[email protected]My family loved this Mughlai chicken dish! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.