Chakhokhbili
Chicken simmered with ripe tomatoes, onion, garlic and plenty of fresh herbs, with no stock or flour.
- Time1 hr
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.24 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a wide, heavy pan. Brown the chicken thighs for 8 minutes on each side. Take them out.
16 min - 2
Fry the onions in the same pan for 10 minutes until golden.
10 min - 3
Add the tomatoes, garlic, ground coriander, fenugreek, chilli and salt. Return the chicken to the pan.
- 4
Cover and simmer gently for 35 minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce is thick.
35 min - 5
Stir in the fresh coriander and basil and cook for 2 minutes. Serve with bread or boiled potatoes.
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