Tajik Chicken with Tomatoes and Yogurt Savory Tajik Chicken in Spiced Tomato-Yogurt Sauce Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional) 1.5 lbs (700g) chicken thighs, boneless and skinless, cut into chunks 3 medium tomatoes, chopped 1/2 cup plain whole milk yogurt 1/4 cup water Salt and black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons fresh dill or parsley, chopped Cooked rice or flatbread, for serving Directions: Heat the oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and golden, about 8 minutes. Stir in the garlic, coriander, cumin, turmeric, and chili flakes (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the chicken pieces and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken starts to brown, about 5–6 minutes. Stir in the chopped tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes until they soften and release their juices. Lower the heat and stir in the yogurt and water. Mix well until smooth. Cover and simmer on low heat for 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is tender and the sauce is slightly thickened. Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with chopped dill or parsley. Serve hot with rice or warm flatbread. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 35 minutes | Total Time: 50 minutes Kcal: 310 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #tajikfood #centralasianrecipes #yogurtchicken #tomatochicken #comfortfood #homecooking #traditionalcuisine #easterneuropeanfood #globalflavors #easychickendinner #healthycomfortfood #culturalrecipes #halalrecipes #herbychicken #riceandchicken #chickencurryinspired #yogurtsauce #worldcuisines #authenticflavors #ethniccuisine This Tajik Chicken with Tomatoes and Yogurt is a simple yet soul-warming dish that’s bursting with spice and tradition Perfect with rice or flatbread!

Chicken Jalfrezi Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken Jalfrezi with Bell Peppers Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces 2 tablespoons oil (vegetable or ghee) 1 large onion, sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 2 tomatoes, chopped 2 tablespoons tomato paste 3 cloves garlic, minced 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced 1 green chili, sliced (optional) 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon garam masala Salt to taste Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish) Directions: Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sliced onions and sauté for 3-4 minutes until golden. Add garlic, ginger, and green chili, and cook for another minute. Stir in the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes. Add cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Mix well to coat the chicken in the spices. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, and bell peppers. Stir to combine and simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are tender but still crisp. Sprinkle garam masala and stir well. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with steamed rice or naan. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes Kcal: 410 kcal per serving | Servings: 4 servings #chickenjalfrezi #indianfood #spicychicken #easycurry #homemadeindian #bellpeppers #chickenrecipe #curryrecipes #stirfriedchicken #comfortfood #southasianflavors #quickindianmeal #halalrecipes #naanandcurry #weeknightdinner #flavorfulchicken #glutenfreecurry #garammasala #onepanmeal #healthyindian Spice up your dinner routine with this Chicken Jalfrezi – a bold and colorful stir-fry packed with tender chicken and vibrant veggies! 🍛🌶️🌿