Easy Indian-style Chicken

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 lb chicken breast, cubed
• 0.5 (14 ounce) can coconut milk
• 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
• 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup cilantro or 2 tablespoons dried cilantro

Recipe

• 1 heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. add cumin, chopped onion, and cook until the onion has softened and turned translucent, 3 to 4 minutes.
• 2 stir together tomato paste and water, and pour into skillet. stir in chicken, and cook until it has firmed and turned , about 5 minutes. add coconut milk, brown sugar, cayenne pepper, turmeric, salt, and pepper. (if using dried cilantro, add it in now).
• 3 bring mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and continue to simmer until the chicken is done, about 15 minutes. if using fresh cilantro, sprinkle it on before serving.