Tuesday, 7 January 2014

Spicy Persian Chicken

Spicy Persian Chicken

Serves 2


2 large skinless chicken breasts
3 fat garlic cloves, finely sliced
1 large onion, finely sliced
1 green and 1 red pepper, chopped
400g Tin chopped tomatoes in juice
1 level tsp chilli flakes or chilli powder
1 level tsp toasted cumin seeds, ground
2 toasted cardamom pods toasted & ground
Pinch of saffron infused in a little hot water (or you can use turmeric powder)
Lots of freshly ground black pepper
Pinch salt



Lightly dry fry the chicken breasts on both sides to seal in the flavour

Add the finely sliced onion, then the garlic.

Once the onions have softened add the chopped peppers

Add all of the spices and saffron in it's water and stir well for a minute

Add the tin of tomatoes, stir and salt & pepper to taste.

Simmer or casserole until the chicken is cooked through.
Serve with rice and a side salad.

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