Chicken Do Pyaza

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
• 1 lb onions, divided
• 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• ½ cup tomato puree
• 1.5 tsp ground cumin and coriander
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 unit salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Cut chicken into 1.5-inch chunks. Slice half the onions into thin rings; dice the remaining half.

2. 2

   Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add sliced onions and cook, stirring often, until golden and soft, ~12 minutes.

3. 3

   Transfer caramelized onions to a plate. Add chicken to the same skillet and sear until golden on all sides, ~8 minutes.

4. 4

   Add ginger-garlic paste and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, ~90 seconds.

5. 5

   Stir in cumin, coriander, and tomato puree. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring to coat the chicken.

6. 6

   Return caramelized onions to the skillet. Add diced raw onions and stir well to combine.

7. 7

   Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until chicken is very tender, ~12 minutes.

8. 8

   Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot with rice or naan.

Tools you’ll need

• large skillet with lid
• knife and cutting board
• wooden spoon or spatula

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