Chicken & Chickpea Masala

Chicken and Chickpea Masala on a plate

Chicken and Chickpea Masala

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
Keyword: Pulled Chicken

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Pulled and Shredded Chicken
  • 3 Tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 cup Onion finely diced
  • 4 tsp Fresh garlic minced
  • 1 Tbsp Fresh ginger grated
  • 1 Tbsp Cumin ground
  • 2 tsp Paprika
  • 1 Tbsp Coriander ground
  • 1 tsp Turmeric ground
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • ½ tsp Black pepper ground
  • 28 oz Crushed tomatoes (1 can)
  • 8 oz Fresh spinach leaves
  • ½ cup Cilantro chopped
  • ½ cup Low-sodium chicken stock
  • 19 oz Chickpeas rinsed and drained (1 can)
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Garam masala
  • ½ cup Half & half or coconut milk

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heaven bottom pot over medium-high heat.
  • Add onions, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring frequently, until onions are translucent and just starting to turn golden brown – about 5 minutes.
  • Add cumnin, paprika, coriander, tumeric, chili powder, and black pepper, stirring frequently until aromatic – about 30 seconds.
  • Add crushed tomatoes and spinach. Cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is wilted – about 2 minutes.
  • Add half of cilantro and chicken stock. Stir to combine. Cover pot and simmer for 30 minutes.
  • Remove lid and stir in drained chickpeas, lemon juice, and chicken. Simmer, stirring frequently, until sauce is thickened – 5-10 minutes. Season to taste with salt.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the half & half and garam masala. Serve immediately, garnished with remaining cilantro leaves. Serve with basmati rice or naan bread.