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Garam masala Chicken Breast Side

Weeknight-friendly Chicken Breast Side with the garam masala we come back to again and again. Big flavour, short shopping list.

4.7 from 32 cooks
Prep20 min
Cook30 min
Serves4
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Garam masala Chicken Breast Side
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the garam masala elements, and pat the chicken breast dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the chicken breast. Stir-fry over the highest heat, keeping everything moving, until just cooked and glossy.

Stir in the garam masala and the rest of the garam masala flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the red onion along with a splash of stock or water, then cook briskly until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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