Indian Tomato Chicken Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Chicken Recipes. (Indian Tomato Chicken Recipe). Chicken pieces coated with many fragrant spices like turmeric, cardamom and cloves, then simmered in a tomato sauce. This dish is a family favorite. I have also taken it to potlucks and served it to guests in my home. Everyone asks for the recipe. It is a great slow cooker meal, too.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 2hrs

Total: 2hrs15 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Indian Tomato Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

1 large onion

chopped

4 cloves garlic

chopped

1 slice fresh ginger root

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

½ teaspoon ground cardamom

1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick

¼ teaspoon ground cloves

2 bay leaves

¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

6 skinless chicken thighs

1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes

crushed

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Place onion garlic and ginger in a food processor and process into a paste. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat add onion paste and saute stirring continuously for about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Stir in the cumin turmeric salt pepper cardamom cinnamon cloves bay leaves and nutmeg. Saute stirring for 1 to 2 minutes. Place chicken pieces in skillet and stir them around with the spice mixture until they are well coated.

Step 3

Saute for another 4 minutes then pour in the tomatoes with liquid and stir. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 to 2 hours or until the oil has separated from the liquid. Stir occasionally. (Note: If you simmer uncovered the sauce will thicken; add water or keep covered while simmering.)

Nutritional Information

Indian Tomato Chicken Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 133.6

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14.7g 30%

Carbohydrates: 6.9g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 1.6g 6%

Sugars: 2.8g

Fat: 5.4g 8%

Saturated Fat: 1.1g 6%

Cholesterol: 57.3mg 19%

Vitamin A Iu: 138.8IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.8mg 60%

Vitamin B6: 0.4mg 23%

Vitamin C: 9.1mg 15%

Folate: 17.7mcg 4%

Calcium: 49.8mg 5%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 32.1mg 12%

Potassium: 363mg 10%

Sodium: 546.9mg 22%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 10%

Calories From Fat: 48.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.