Chicken Masala
As I continue my quest to broaden my cooking horizons, I continue to dip my toe into Indian cuisine. This super easy Chicken Masala recipe is a great jumping off point. The meal comes to together quickly, is super tasty, and is not overpowering for those new to Indian cooking. You will need: 1 cup plain yogurt 1/4 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon garam masala 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt 1 large garlic clove, pressed 1 4- to 4 1/2-pound roasting chicken, cut into 8 pieces, or individual chicken pieces 2 small onions, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices I made this while Michelle was out of town so I took the opportunity to only use dark meat (thighs and wings) for this recipe. I also paired it with some store bought naan, homemade raita, and brown basmati rice. Raita is a very tasty yogurt sauce that is often used to cut through the heat of certain Indian dishes. Whil...