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Indian Chicken Chana Masala is a twist on classic chana masala. My chicken chana masala is made with flavorful marinated chicken. Cooked in a delicious stew of tomatoes, spices, chickpeas, and aromatics like fresh ginger and fresh cilantro. Chicken chana masala is a healthy Indian recipe to try this week!

Chicken Chana Masala

chicken

tsp garam masala

tsp coriander

tsp pink sea salt

lemon

tbsp ghee (dairy free use coconut or avocado oil)

med yellow onion, diced

tbsp cumin

fresh garlic, minced

ginger

cilantro

1-4 red chilis,

tbsp coriander

tsp chili powder

tsp turmeric

tsp black pepper (to taste)

oz crushed tomatoes

chickpeas

fresh naan

rice (basmati, brown, wild, black)

marinate

First, marinate the clean chicken thighs with 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon coriander, 1 teaspoon pink sea salt, and the juice of one lemon. Toss to coat the chicken.

rest

To marinate the chicken:

sauté

In a wok or large pan over medium heat, sauté 1 diced yellow onion in 2 tablespoons ghee.  Sprinkle 1 tablespoon cumin and 1/2 teaspoon of salt over the onions.

soften

Sauté until the onions are very soft and starting to get golden brown.

crush

In a mortar and pestle, crush 6 cloves of minced garlic, 3 tablespoons fresh minced ginger, 1/2 cup fresh chopped cilantro, and 1-4 fresh minced red chili peppers. Mash them until they look soggy.

Add the chicken thighs to the onions along with the aromatics.

brown

Cook until the chicken is browned on both sides.

Next, add 1 tablespoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste), 28 ounces crushed tomatoes and 2 cups of soft steamed chickpeas.

simmer

Stir to completely combine. Cover with a lid.

thicken

Cook chana masala covered for about 15 minutes over medium heat. Then, cook another 15 or more minutes until it is as thick as you want.

To make the chana masala:

serve

Serve chana masala with fresh garlic naan bread and seasoned rice. I like to season rice for my Indian recipes with salt and fennel.

How to serve chicken chana masala:

Wow!! This is genius to add chicken in chana masala. We love making chana masala at our house so we will definitely be trying chicken chana next :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuTC2g2lH8M

My easy chicken chana masala recipe is super flavorful and filled with healthy benefits!

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