Chicken Tagine with Italian Creamy Sauce
A twist on traditional Indian cuisine with a creamy Italian sauce added to a classic chicken tagine. The chicken is marinated in spices and yogurt, then cooked in a rich and creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound chicken breastcut into bite-sized pieces
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2 inches gingergrated
- ●3 cloves garlicminced
- ●2 teaspoons cuminground
- ●1 teaspoon corianderground
- ●1/2 teaspoon cinnamonground
- ●1 teaspoon salt
- ●1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- ●1 cup yogurtplain, unsweetened
- ●1/2 cup heavy creamItalian cream
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- 1
1. Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
2. Add the onion and cook until browned, about 5 minutes.
- 3
3. Add the ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 4
4. Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
5. Add the cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
- 6
6. Stir in the yogurt and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer.
- 7
7. Reduce heat to low and cook, covered, for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 8
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro (optional).
- 9
9. Serve with basmati rice or naan bread.
- 10
10. Garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.