This dish is PACKED with flavor and spice, without being too much for kids to enjoy. Warm, creamy and comforting, it's the perfect at-home version Indian takeout....and quick and easy to boot!
1 1/2lbsboneless, skinless chicken thighscut into 1 inch pieces
1/2small onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1tbspginger, minced or grated
1tbspgaram masala*See Note 1
1tspsmoked paprika
1tspsalt
1/2tspcayenne pepperoptional, to taste
1cupchicken stock
1/2 canfull fat coconut milk(about 6 ounces)
16 oz. cantomato paste
1tbspolive oil
cilantro and lime for servingoptional
Instructions
Heat oil in a large skillet over high heat. Season chicken with garam masala, smoked paprika, salt and cayenne pepper (if using)
Add chicken to pan in an even layer and sear for 2 minutes (try to avoid moving the chicken around too much!). After 2 minutes, flip and seer chicken on the other side for 2 minutes more.
Add onion, garlic and ginger and cook for two minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add tomato paste and chicken stock to deglaze pan. Scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom. Reduce heat to medium low, cover and simmer for 8-10 minutes.
Add coconut milk, simmer a few minutes more.
Garnish with cilantro and lime and serve over hot rice.
Notes
Garam Masala is an Indian spice blend that can be found in most major grocery stores chains and even Target!