Afghani Creamy Chicken

Tender chicken cooked in a rich, creamy Afghan-style marinade with aromatic spices for an incredibly flavorful meal. Perfect for family dinners and served with naan or rice!

Ingredients

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine yogurt, garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.

2. 2

   Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight in the refrigerator).

3. 3

   Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.

4. 4

   Add the marinated chicken to the skillet, cooking until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

5. 5

   Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook for another 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. 6

   Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened.

7. 7

   Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro.

8. 8

   Serve hot with naan or rice and lemon wedges on the side.

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