French-Indian Chicken Fricassée

Ingredients

• 300 g boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 400 g canned diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp ground cumin
• 60 ml heavy cream
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, chopped(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat (2 minutes). Add the sliced onion and sauté until softened, about 4 minutes.

2. 2

   Stir in the minced garlic, garam masala, and cumin; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

3. 3

   Add the chicken pieces, season with salt and pepper, and brown on both sides, about 4 minutes.

4. 4

   Pour in the diced tomatoes, bring to a gentle simmer, and cover. Cook for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce thickens.

5. 5

   Stir in the heavy cream and heat for another 2 minutes without boiling. Adjust seasoning if needed.

6. 6

   Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro if desired.