Fragrant Chicken Curry Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless, chicken thighs, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided use, plus more to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 large red onion, roughly chopped
• 6 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup cilantro, plus more for serving
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons minced peeled ginger root
• 2 tablespoons ancho chili powder or smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 tablespoons ground coriander
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, plus more to taste

Directions:

1. Season chicken with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper.
2. In a blender or food processor, combine onion, garlic, cilantro, tomato paste, ginger, all the dry spices (chili powder through turmeric), and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Blend until smooth.
3. In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-low heat. Add curry paste from blender. Sauté until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes.
4. Add chicken and stir. Stir in chicken broth. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to boil. Cover. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 10 to 12 minutes.
5. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice. Adjust seasoning, to taste. Sprinkle with additional chopped cilantro before serving. Serve with rice or naan.