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Serious question.
What do you do when things in you mind are just not properly flowing?
I ask because I am currently clueless about what to say here right now, how I should plan my day, and just generally how to organize my thoughts. If you could see my thoughts, they would look like the scrambled eggs you serve super old people. Just think extra scrambled, not chunky in the least, more the like confetti. Yeah, it’s bad.
I mean, I know these phases are bound to happen, but can I just say they are frustrating, not fun and time-wasting.
It makes me pretty grateful for the days when things are just flowing and rolling along, tasting good and looking good.
Oh well, many times I find that my best comes after my worst, so I am actually pretty excited for today.
And really, it’s all about your attitude, right? Well, at least that is what I am telling myself. Over and over again until it sticks.
Praying it sticks hard today because I need to snap out of this. It is annoying.
Ok, but maybe I should talk about the food a little here. This chicken is so good. Warm, cozy and super easy. It just simmers on the stove, and basically all you need to do is combine some spices and brown some chicken. Make this naan (<– favorite bread recipe on this site), cook some rice, grab lots of mint and greek yogurt for topping – and enjoy. Perfect mid-week dinner and most likely the whole family will enjoy it. Mine did and you guys know how hard that is to achieve, so this meal was, and will continue to be, a huge success for me.
Hallelujah!
Oh and hey it’s Wednesday. Wednesdays are always good days. It means we are almost to Thursday which is basically almost Friday.
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Saucy Indian Spiced Chicken with Naan.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 pounds chicken thighs, or a mix of thighs and breasts
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 2 tablespoons ginger, peeled + grated
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoons garam masala
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
- 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 ounce can tomato purée, 15
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk
- 1 pound sweet potatoes, chopped
- [warm naan | https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/homemade-naan-step-step-photos/], for serving
- steamed rice, for serving
- greek yogurt, for serving
- torn fresh mint, for serving
- salted cashews, for serving
Instructions
- Heat coconut oil in large heavy bottom pot oven over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Working in batches, cook chicken, until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. Flip and cook another, 5 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pot and transfer to a plate.
- Add onion, garlic, and ginger to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally until onion is very soft and golden brown, about 8-10 minutes. Add tomato paste, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, coriander, cayenne, and cardamom and cook, stirring often, until tomato paste begins to darken, about 4 minutes.
- Add the chicken back to the pot. Add the broth, tomato purée, and coconut milk (or cream) to pot. Season the dish with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, skimming occasionally if needed, until chicken is almost falling off the bone and liquid is slightly thickened, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Add the sweet potatoes to the pot and cook, partially covered, until potatoes are fork-tender, chicken is falling off the bone, and liquid is thick enough to coat a spoon, about another 30-45 minutes. Remove skin and bones from chicken, if desired, and lightly shred the chicken. Add the chicken back to the pot and season the stew with more salt and pepper.
- Divide the stew among bowls and serve with rice and [warm naan | https://www.halfbakedharvest.com/homemade-naan-step-step-photos/]. Dollop each bowl with greek yogurt and garnish with fresh mint and cashews if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
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Yup, I am already liking they way I am thinking today.
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Is it possible to do this a crockpot recipe? Thanks so much!
Yes, I think that would be great. I would cook on low for 7-8 hours. Let me know if you have other questions! Happy Holidays 🙂
Made this tonight – so good! Thank you for sharing this recipe!
So happy you loved it!! Thanks!!
Are you able to make this in a crockpot?
If I use only boneless chicken breasts should I leave it as a whole breast when cooking and cut into pieces at the end? I am not using a slow cooker either
For quicker cooking cut them into pieces, but you can also leave them whole. Hope you love this!
Can this recipe be cut in half?
Yup! Hope you love it and let me know if you have any questions.
I seriously almost licked my screen, That naan Must be made… Have archived the recipe thanks
Flee in South Africa… 🙂
Thank you so much!!
Made this last night for dinner, turned out delicious! Thanks for the recipe 🙂
So happy you loved it!! Thanks Kim!
This looks completely amazing, Tieghan!!
Thank you, Brenda!
This is a dish my husband would adore 🙂 We love spicy foods, this looks incredible.
Spicy foods is a must every once and awhile!
Any meal that gives me an excuse to eat naan is a great meal ;). Love these flavors!
Agree!
Looks tasty! I’m surprised to hear your whole family liked it, given how picky you’d said some of them are – that speaks volumes about this recipe! Also, I completely agree with your thinking, that Wednesdays are nearly Thursdays, and Thursdays are basically already Fridays. TGIW?
Haha. Tt was chicken and no visible veggies, so I was good!
whenever I suffer from writers block I almost always start my post talking about said writers block, then it breaks and I end up with something hilarious and awesome! so bottom line – way to work through this one 🙂
HA! I find that happens sometimes too, but also sometimes not! LOL!
Thanks!
Wow this looks so good! Pinning so I remember to make it! Love Indian flavors… and now going to check out that naan recipe!
Thanks Chris! Make the naan! It is so good!
Tieghan, I voted for you because I really like your website and your love of cooking. Keep up the good work.
This dish looks very yummy!!
Aww! Thank you so much! That makes my night! I will try and keep the recipes coming!
This is amazing! Pinning this one and heading over to vote 🙂
Thank you so much, Daniell!