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Spicy Chicken with Yogurt and Dill

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 Servings

Ingredients

2

pounds skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut crosswise into 1-inch-wide strips

3

/4 cup plain yogurt

3

tablespoons vegetable oil

2

large shallots, chopped

2

tablespoons minced seeded red jalapeño chilies

2

tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger

2

teaspoons ground cumin

1

/2 cup chopped fresh dill

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place chicken in medium bowl; sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Stir in plain yogurt. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours.

    Step 2

    Heat vegetable oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots, chilies, ginger and cumin; sauté until shallots are tender, about 2 minutes. Add chicken with yogurt and sauté until chicken begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Uncover skillet. Stir in dill. Increase heat to medium-high and simmer until sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.