Thai Fragrant Chicken

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:16:14 GMT

Step 1

Season the chicken with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Heat half the oil in a large non-stick pan, add the chicken and quickly brown.

Step 3

Lift out on to a plate.

Step 4

It is best to do this in batches.

Step 5

Heat the remaining oil in the frying pan, then add the onion, garlic and ginger.

Step 6

Cook for a few minutes over a high heat, then cover and cook gently over a low heat for about 10 minutes until soft.

Step 7

Add the garam masala, cinnamon, cardamom, cumin and bay leaf, and stir for 1 minute.

Step 8

Add the browned chicken.

Step 9

Blend in the stock and the coconut cream, stirring continually until it comes to the boil.

Step 10

Season, cover with the lid and simmer gently for about 5 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked.

Step 11

Remove and discard the cinnamon stick and bay leaf.

Step 12

Stir in the lime zest and juice.

Step 13

Sprinkle with coriander and serve with Aromatic Thai Rice (see here).

Step 14

TO PREPARE AHEAD

Step 15

Reheat gently until piping hot, then scatter with coriander.

Step 16

TO FREEZE Not suitable.

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