Easy Chicken Rogan Josh Recipe
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4.3
252 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4
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Calories
599 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Indian
Easy Chicken Rogan Josh Recipe
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Rogan Josh is one of the most popular Indian curries, and you will find it on every Indian dine-in and takeout menu. It is often cooked with lamb, but this chicken rogan josh is quicker and just as tasty! The curry gravy packs a big punch of flavor, but everything can easily be found in the grocery store. Perfect for serving with rice and naan. Plus you can adapt the chili level to suit your family.
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Ingredients
For the curry
- 1.6 lb chicken thighs (see note 1)
- 4 tablespoon ghee, or substitute butter/oil (see note 2)
- 1 cinnamon stick, or ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (see note 3)
- 6 green cardamom pods, or 1 teaspoon of ground cardamon (see note 3)
- 4 cloves or a pinch of ground cloves (see note 3)
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 large onion chopped
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger grated
- 1 cup chicken broth/stock
- 4 tablespoon tomato puree/passata (see note 4)
- 1 teaspoon salt
For the spice blend
- 2 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala (see note 5)
- 1 teaspoon ground fennel (see note 6)
- ¼-½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, more or less to taste (see note 7)
Additional Ingredients
- ½ teaspoon garam masala (see note 5)
- ½ teaspoon ground fennel (see note 6)
- ¼ cup natural yogurt
To serve
- Fresh cilantro/coriander leaves
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Instructions
- Chop the chicken into large chunks and set to one side.1.6 lb / 750 g chicken thighs
- Melt the ghee in a large, heavy pan over medium heat. Add the whole spices and cook for 1 minute until aromatic. (See note 3 if you aren't using whole spices)4 tbsp ghee, or substitute butter/oil 1 cinnamon stick, or ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 6 green cardamom pods, or 1 teaspoon of ground cardamon4 cloves or a pinch of ground cloves 2 bay leaves
- Add the chopped onion and fry for 10 minutes until softened and starting to turn golden brown.1 large onion
- Add the spices to the onion and stir to coat.2 tbsp paprika1 tbsp ground coriander1 tbsp ground cumin2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp garam masala1 tsp ground fennel¼-½ tsp cayenne pepper, more or less to taste
- Add the chopped garlic and grated ginger. Cook for another minute.4 cloves garlic1 tbsp ginger
- Pour in the chicken broth, tomato puree/passata then add the chopped chicken and salt.1 cup / 250 ml chicken broth/stock4 tbsp tomato puree/passata1 tsp salt
- Stir well to coat, then bring to a simmer.
- Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low and cook for 45 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- Add in the yogurt then season with the additional garam masala and ground fennel.¼ cup / 60 ml natural yogurt½ tsp garam masala½ tsp ground fennel
- Cook for 2-3 more minutes and serve garnished with cilantro/fresh coriander. Fresh cilantro/coriander leaves
Notes
- The recipe uses chicken thighs as they won't dry out during the cooking time. If you want to use chicken breast, prepare the curry as instructed, but at step 6, don't add the chicken, just simmer the sauce for 30 minutes and then add in the chopped chicken breast for the last 15 minutes of simmering.
- Ghee is clarified butter. You can usually find it in grocery stores, but butter or vegetable oil is a good alternative.
- If you are using the ground alternatives, don't add them until you add the other spices in step 4.
- Tomato Puree(US) or Passata (UK/AU) is a thick, smooth puree. It is made with uncooked tomatoes that have been pureed and strained. It has an intense tomato flavor and is thicker than canned crushed tomatoes. In Australia, it is known as passata, but in the US it is more commonly labeled Tomato Puree (often with passata written underneath) Tomato paste is a much stronger product, so if that is all you have then use half the amount and thin it down with warm water.
- Garam marsala is an Indian spice blend that you can buy in most grocery stores. It adds extra depth to curries. If you can't find it then you can add mild curry powder instead.
- You can buy ground fennel in most grocery stores, or pick fennel seeds and bash in a pestle and mortar.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
599kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
12g
(4%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
47g
(72%)
Saturated Fat
18g
(90%)
Cholesterol
218mg
(73%)
Sodium
759mg
(32%)
Potassium
721mg
(21%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
1961IU
(39%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 599 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 599kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 47g | 72% |
| Saturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 218mg | 73% |
| Sodium | 759mg | 32% |
| Potassium | 721mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 1961IU | 39% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.3
252 reviews
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