Spicy chicken with yogurt and tomatoes
4 servings
70 minutes
Spicy chicken with yogurt and tomatoes is a delightful dish with a bright and rich flavor. The aroma of Eastern spices harmonizes with the tenderness of chicken meat, while yogurt gives the sauce a velvety texture. This dish resembles traditional Eastern stews but is adapted in European cuisine, combining spicy seasonings with the softness of yogurt. It is perfect for a family dinner or a cozy evening with friends. It can be served with rice or fresh bread that perfectly absorbs the rich sauce. Star anise and cinnamon add light sweet-spicy notes, while cumin and paprika deepen the flavor. Spicy chicken is comfort on a plate, warming and aromatic, awakening appetite and providing enjoyment in every bite.
1
Peel and thinly slice the onion and garlic. Also peel the ginger (3 cm) and grate it on a fine grater.
- Red onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Ginger root: 1 piece
2
Cut the chicken into large pieces and remove the skin.
- Poussin (young chicken): 2 pieces
3
Heat olive oil in a heavy pot or Dutch oven and sauté onion, garlic, and ginger for 5 minutes over low heat.
- Olive oil: 1 tablespoon
- Red onion: 1 head
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Ginger root: 1 piece
4
Add star anise, cumin, cinnamon, paprika, and increase the heat to release the spices' aroma. Season with salt and pepper, and sauté on low heat for another minute.
- Star anise: 3 pieces
- Caraway seeds: 1 teaspoon
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Ground paprika: 1 teaspoon
- Freshly ground black pepper: pinch
- Salt: pinch
5
Chop the tomatoes finely and place them in the pot with the spices.
- Tomatoes: 2 pieces
6
Pour in the yogurt, mix everything, and leave on the heat covered for 5 minutes.
- Yoghurt: 250 ml
7
Place the cut-up chicken in a pot, drizzle it with sauce on all sides, and let it simmer on low heat for 40 minutes.
- Poussin (young chicken): 2 pieces
8
If the sauce is too thick, add a little hot water.