Description
Boneless chicken is marinated, grilled, and then finished in a luscious spicy creamy tomato sauce.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
For The Marinade
- 1 cup plain whole milk yogurt (Greek is fine)
- 8-10 large garlic cloves, flattened and peeled (see here for how to flatten & peel garlic)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime or lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
For The Sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large white onion, halved and thinly sliced
- 5 large garlic cloves, crushed in a garlic press
- 2 tablespoons finely minced or grated ginger root
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons cumin powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 cups tomato puree from a 28 ounce can (I recommend Organic or San Marzano for best flavor)
- 1 cup water
- 3/4 cup half and half (you can use heavy cream if you want to splurge)
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
- Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
- 1 bunch chopped cilantro (about 1 cup)
Instructions
- Mix all the marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and set aside in the fridge for 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
- Preheat your grill to high heat. Shake off excess marinade from the chicken and grill it for 5 minutes per side. Don't worry if it isn't fully cooked. It will continue to cook in the sauce. Let chicken rest for 10 minutes and then cut it into bite-sized cubes.
- To make the sauce, measure out all the spices into a small bowl: coriander, cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt and cayenne pepper. Heat butter and oil in a heavy kettle or dutch oven over medium heat until hot. Add onions, ginger and sliced garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes or so, until onions are tender and starting to brown. Add the spices and cook, stirring, for about 30 seconds, until fragrant. Add tomatoes puree and water. Bring to a boil. Lower to a gentle simmer and cook for 10 minutes, uncovered. Add half & half, lemon juice, chicken cubes and half the cilantro. Simmer gently for 6-8 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper. Stir in the rest of the cilantro. Serve with steamed basmati rice or naan.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 40 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian