20-Min Lehsuni Garlic Chicken with Shallots
Tender chicken thighs seared with a blast of garlic, ginger, and warm spices, finished with caramelized shallots. A weeknight Indian curry that tastes like you spent hours but takes less than 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs boneless chicken thighs
- 3 medium, halved shallots
- 8 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp, minced fresh ginger
- 1.5 tsp garam masala
- ¾ tsp chili powder
- ½ cup coconut milk or plain yogurt
Instructions
- 1
Pat chicken dry and season generously with salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
- 3
Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side without moving until golden. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
In the same skillet, add shallots and cook 2 minutes until starting to soften.
- 5
Add garlic and ginger, stir constantly for 60 seconds until fragrant.
- 6
Stir in garam masala and chili powder for 30 seconds, then pour in coconut milk.
- 7
Return chicken to the skillet, nestling it into the sauce. Simmer 3–4 minutes until cooked through.
- 8
Taste and adjust salt. Serve hot with rice or flatbread.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch cast iron or nonstick)
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- spoon for stirring
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