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Spicy Paprika Chicken

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Ingredients for 2 servings:

  • 1 large onion(s), thinly sliced
  • 2 ½ cm ginger
  • 2 tbsp almonds, ground
  • 2 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 2 bell peppers, red, finely diced
  • 1 tbsp cumin, ground
  • 2 tsp coriander, ground
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp paprika powder, hot
  • some chili powder
  • 1 salt
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 8 chicken thighs, skinned (approx. 125 g each)
  • 125 ml water
  • 1 small lemon(s), the juice
  • some mint, chopped or coriander to sprinkle on top

Instructions

Working time approx. 25 minutes; Total time approx. 25 minutes

Puree the onion, ginger, almonds, garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, turmeric, paprika, and salt in a blender. Heat the oil in a large nonstick pan over low heat. Add the puree and cook for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the chicken drumsticks, water, and lemon juice, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, covered, until the meat is tender (about 25 minutes). Sprinkle with mint or coriander. Serve with basmati rice.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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