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5 from 3 votes

Spiced Chicken Thighs Braised in Milk

Tender and moist meat with aromatic spices in a rich broth.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: European fusion
Keyword: chicken thighs
Servings: 6 -8
Author: Julia Frey of Vikalinka

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 8 chicken thighs
  • 2 tbsp ghee or oil
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 8 garlic cloves peeled and left whole
  • 400 ml /1 1/2 cups whole milk
  • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • 2 tsp This is an affiliate link.smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp curry powder of your choice
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 2 tsp grated ginger or ginger paste
  • 1 lemon zest of
  • Salt
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 180C/350F and salt the chicken thighs all over.
  • Heat the ghee in a deep pan and brown the chicken until golden. It will take up to 15 minutes.
  • Scatter the onions slices and garlic cloves over the chicken. Mix ground coriander, smoked paprika, curry powder, cumin seeds, ginger and lemon zest with the milk and pour over the chicken.
  • Cover with the lid and braise in the oven for 50 minutes, then uncover and cook for 15 minutes longer until the liquid is reduced and the chicken skins are browned and crispy.

Notes

I like to serve this dish with rice and mango chutney. 

Nutrition

Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 167mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 512mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 574IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 2mg