Easy Indian-Style Chicken

Name: Easy Indian-Style Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1/4 cup water; 1 lb chicken breast, cubed; 0.5 (14 ounce) can coconut milk; 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional); 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; salt and pepper, to taste; 1/2 cup cilantro or 2 tablespoons dried cilantro

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READY IN: 50mins

SERVES: 4

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

2

tablespoons vegetable oil
1

teaspoon cumin
1

onion, finely chopped
¹⁄₄

cup tomato paste
¹⁄₄

cup water
1

lb chicken breast, cubed
0.5

(14 ounce) can coconut milk
¹⁄₂

teaspoon brown sugar
1

pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
³⁄₄

teaspoon ground turmeric
salt and pepper, to taste
¹⁄₂

cup cilantro or 2 tablespoons dried cilantro

DIRECTIONS

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add cumin, chopped onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
Stir together tomato paste and water, and pour into skillet. Stir in chicken, and cook until it has firmed and turned white, about 5 minutes. Add coconut milk, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, turmeric, salt, and pepper. (if using dried cilantro, add it in now).
Bring mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and continue to simmer until the chicken is done, about 15 minutes. If using fresh cilantro, sprinkle it on before serving.

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