CREAMY MASALA CHICKEN

CREAMY MASALA CHICKEN image

Yield 4 people

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
3 cm. piece fresh root ginger, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tsp. mild chilli powder
2 Tbsp. chopped coriander
juice 1 lime
2 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 onion
1 red chilli
1 tsp. ground tumeric
284 ml. carton coconut milk
juice 1/2 lemon

Steps:

Put the chicken, ginger, garlic, chilli powder, coriander, lime juice and 1 Tbsp. of oil in a bowl. Stir, and set aside. Chop the onion, and deseed and chop the chilli. Heat a large shallow pan. Tip in the chicken and marinade and fry for about 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a pan and fry the onion and chilli for 3-4 minutes until just soft. Add the tumeric and stir-fry for 1 minute. Lower the heat, pour in the coconut milk and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Add the chicken and simmer for 5 minutes, or until cooked. Season and stir in the lemon juice. Serve with rice and naan bread.