Indian

Chicken in Yogurt Sauce is for Dinner.

Chicken in Yogurt Sauce takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Chicken in Yogurt Sauce takes 30 minutes to cook.

Chicken in Yogurt Sauce makes 6 servings.

The ingredients for Chicken in Yogurt Sauce are:

3 lbs. chicken; boneless, skinless breasts
1/2 cup plain yogurt
1 tsp fresh ginger, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp salt
2 TB sunflower or olive oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup water
1 green chili, chopped (optional)
2 TB chopped fresh cilantro

Here is how you make Chicken in Yogurt Sauce:

Cut 2-3 slits, 1 inch long and 1/2 inch deep, in each piece of chicken. Set aside. In a small bowl mix yogurt, chopped ginger, garlic, garam masala, cayenne pepper, coriander and salt. Pour over chicken and mix well. Heat oil in a heavy skillet. When oil is hot, add cumin seeds and cook for a few seconds until seeds are golden brown. Add sliced onions. Fry onions until golden brown, stirring as needed. Add chicken along with the marinade and fry for 8-10 minutes. Add the water, chopped green chili and cilantro and stir well. Cover with a lid and reduce heat. Simmer for 20-25 minutes. Stir occasionally. Adapted from Lite and Luscious Cuisine of IndiaNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RRFRANCISCO.

The nutritional information for Chicken in Yogurt Sauce is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 6
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 311.0

• Total Fat: 8.0 g
• Cholesterol: 134.1 mg
• Sodium: 545.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 3.1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.4 g
• Protein: 53.4 g

Chicken in Yogurt Sauce is Indian cuisine.