Stir-Fried Chicken Karahi with Tomatoes and Green Chilies

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A vibrant chicken dish simmered in a tomato-onion base with aromatic spices, ready in 40 minutes. This Pakistani chicken recipe, ready in about 40 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, vegetable oil, and yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 520 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Pakistani cuisine 520 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 150 g finely chopped yellow onion and 10 g sliced green chilies, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent and chilies are softened.
  2. Step 2: Stir in 30 g ginger paste and 6 g minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 5 g ground cumin, 5 g ground coriander, and 1 g turmeric, stirring for 30 seconds until spices are aromatic.
  4. Step 4: Add 680 g chicken cubes, cooking for 5 minutes while stirring, until chicken is lightly browned on all sides.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 200 g diced tomatoes and 150 g plain yogurt, bringing to a gentle simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened slightly.
  6. Step 6: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh cilantro and season with salt to taste. Cook for 1 minute more until cilantro wilts.

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