Braised Red Curry Chicken Tagine
A rich and flavorful Indian-inspired dish with tender chicken, fragrant spices, and a hint of curry. Serve over fluffy basmati rice or with warm naan bread.
Ingredients
- β1 pound chicken breastboneless, skinless
- β2 tablespoons red curry pasteadjust to taste
- β1 teaspoon vibrant tagine spice blendor use a combination of cumin, coriander, and cinnamon
- β1/4 cup savory yogurtplain, full-fat
- β1 medium red bell pepperdiced
- β1 medium onionsdiced
- β2 cloves garlicminced
- β2 tablespoons olive oilfor cooking
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- 2
Add onions and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 4
Add chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Add red bell pepper, curry paste, and tagine spice blend. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the spices are fragrant.
- 6
Add yogurt and stir to combine. Bring to a simmer.
- 7
Reduce heat to low and cover the pot. Braise for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro or scallions, if desired.