Mughlai Chicken

Mughlai Chicken is a rich and creamy Indian dish that is spicy and flavorful. It is made with chicken marinated in yogurt and a blend of spices, cooked in a creamy sauce made with onions, tomatoes, cashews, and cream. It is garnished with saffron and coriander leaves for added aroma and taste.

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🍖 KETO
💪🏻 Low Carb
Spicy
Creamy
Indian
Rich
Mughlai

20 mins

40 mins

Nutritional Value

Protein - 25g
Fat - 15g
Carbohydrates - 10g

Ingredients

Total: 17Serves: 8
2 lbs Chicken
1 cup Yogurt
1 tbsp Ginger
Notes:

grated

1 tbsp Garlic
Notes:

minced

1 tsp Turmeric
1 tsp Chili Powder
1 tsp Garam Masala
Salt
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
3 tbsp Oil
2 medium Onion
Notes:

sliced

2 medium Tomato
Notes:

chopped

1/4 cup Cashews
Notes:

soaked in water

1/4 cup Cream
Saffron
Notes:

soaked in milk

1/4 cup Milk
Coriander Leaves

Instructions

Step 1 : Marinating the Chicken

In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, ginger, garlic, turmeric, chili powder, garam masala, salt, and lemon juice. Mix well.

Step 2 : Marinating the Chicken

Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and mix until the chicken is well coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.

Step 3 : Cooking the Chicken

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown.

Step 4 : Cooking the Chicken

Add the marinated chicken to the skillet and cook until the chicken is cooked through and the spices are well blended, about 15-20 minutes.

Step 5 : Finishing the Dish

Add the chopped tomatoes and soaked cashews to the skillet. Cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 6 : Finishing the Dish

Stir in the cream and saffron milk. Cook for another 2 minutes.

Step 7 : Finishing the Dish

Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or naan.