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Chicken Stew with Yogurt

17/11/2023

I will be happy to help you with the recipe for the chicken stew with yogurt. This dish combines the tenderness of the chicken with the creaminess of yogurt, creating a delicious union. Here’s the recipe:

Ingredients

  • 500 g of chicken (thighs or breast), cut into pieces
  • 250 g of natural yogurt
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
  • 1 piece of fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon of coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of cumin powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of sweet paprika
  • Chili powder to taste (optional)
  • Extra virgin olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Parsley or fresh coriander, chopped, for garnish

Preparation

  1. In a large bowl, mix the yogurt with the garlic, ginger, turmeric, coriander, cumin, paprika, and chili (if used). Add the chicken pieces and mix well to cover with the marinade. Let rest in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, or even better, for a few hours.

  2. In a large skillet or casserole dish, heat a bit of oil and add the chopped onion. Sauté until it becomes translucent.

  3. Take the pieces of chicken from the marinade, removing the excess, and add them to the skillet with the onion. Brown the chicken on all sides.

  4. Add the remaining marinade from the bowl to the chicken in the skillet. Bring to a boil and then lower the heat. Cover and cook for about 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is tender and the sauce has thickened. Check occasionally and add a little water if necessary.

  5. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper. If you wish, you can finish cooking by leaving the stew uncovered for a few minutes, to further reduce the sauce.

  6. Serve the chicken stew with yogurt garnished with chopped fresh parsley or coriander.

Curiosity

This dish is inspired by Middle Eastern and Indian cuisines, where the use of yogurt and spices is very common to marinate and cook meats. Yogurt gives the chicken incredible softness, and the spices provide an intense and inviting aroma.

Here’s an all-Italian touch: if you like, you could add a drizzle of raw extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of oregano at the end of cooking to enrich the aroma of the dish with a Mediterranean touch.

Chicken Stew with Yogurt