Ginger Chicken (Desi Style) by @samsweetandspicetreats

45 min
Medium

4 servings

🍗

500 g

Chicken Thighs

🥛

1 cup

Yoghurt

🌶️

Shan Ginger Chicken Masala

🧅

150 g

Onions

🍅

1

Tomatoes

🧈

14 g

Butter

🌶️

20 g

Green Chilies

🍗

Ginger Strips

🌿

10 g

Cilantro

🫗

30 ml

Oil

💧

60 ml

Water

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/13

    Slice the onion and tomato, then julienne the fresh ginger for the garnish.

    onion
    tomato
    fresh ginger
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

  2. Step 2/13

    Combine the chicken thighs with plain yogurt in a mixing bowl.

    chicken thighs
    plain yogurt
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spoon

  3. Step 3/13

    Stir the Shan Ginger Chicken seasoning mix into the chicken until evenly coated.

    Shan Ginger Chicken seasoning mix
    🥣mixing bowl
    🥄spoon

  4. Step 4/13

    Cover the bowl and marinate the chicken for 20 min.

    chicken thighs
    🥣mixing bowl

  5. Step 5/13

    Heat the cooking oil in a karahi over medium-high heat.

    cooking oil
    🍳karahi
    🍴spatula

  6. Step 6/13

    Add the sliced onion and sauté until softened and lightly golden, about 5 min.

    onion
    🍳karahi
    🍴spatula

  7. Step 7/13

    Add the sliced tomato and cook until soft and the oil begins separating from the masala, about 5 min.

    tomato
    🍳karahi
    🍴spatula

  8. Step 8/13

    Add all of the marinated chicken and stir to coat it in the onion-tomato base.

    chicken thighs
    🍳karahi
    🍴spatula

  9. Step 9/13

    Cook the chicken over medium heat until almost cooked through, stirring occasionally, about 10 min.

    chicken thighs
    🍳karahi
    🍴spatula

  10. Step 10/13

    Add the water and stir to loosen the sauce.

    water
    🍳karahi
    🍴spatula

  11. Step 11/13

    Simmer until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 74°C / 165°F, about 5 min.

    chicken thighs
    🍳karahi
    🍴spatula

  12. Step 12/13

    Stir in the butter until it melts into the sauce.

    butter
    🍳karahi
    🍴spatula

  13. Step 13/13

    Garnish the finished ginger chicken with green chilies, ginger strips, and cilantro before serving.

    green chilies
    fresh ginger
    cilantro
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Meat, Vegetables, Fat, Dairy, Herbs, Liquid

Ingredients

Chicken thighs, Yoghurt, Shan ginger chicken masala, Onions, Tomatoes, Butter, Green chilies, Ginger strips, Cilantro, Oil, Water

Allergens

Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High protein, Gluten free, Low carbohydrate, Ketogenic

Calories

410 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 31g, Fat: 26g, Carbohydrates: 12g, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 7g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 150mg, Iron: 2.1mg, Potassium: 540mg, Sodium: 760mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 160µg, Vitamin C: 22mg, Vitamin B12: 0.5µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

20 minutes

Cooking

25 minutes

Overall

45 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

13 steps

Equipments

Utensils

knife, cutting board, mixing bowl, spoon, karahi, spatula

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Curry

Occasions

Iftar, Ramadan, Weeknight Dinner, Lunch, Dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

Pakistani, South Asian, Desi

Geographic

Pakistan, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Juicy, Thick, Saucy

Flavors

Gingery, Spicy, Savory, Tangy, Rich, Aromatic

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 1 hour if the temperature is above 32°C / 90°F), fridge : 3 days (Cool within 2 hours,Store in an airtight container at 4°C / 40°F or below,Reheat to 74°C / 165°F before serving), freezer : 3 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container at -18°C / 0°F or below,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator,Reheat thoroughly before serving)