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Chicken Breast Ragu in garam masala

A golden take on Chicken Breast Ragu, built on garam masala and finished the way we like it. Ready in about 1 hr 15 min and easily enough for 6 people.

4.9 from 1,856 cooks
Prep15 min
Cook60 min
Serves6
LevelMedium
Free to cook
Chicken Breast Ragu in garam masala
Method

How to cook it

Prep everything first: chop the aromatics, measure the garam masala elements, and pat the chicken breast dry so it colours well.

Warm the olive oil in a large pan over a medium heat and soften the onion and garlic until sweet and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Turn up the heat and add the chicken breast. Lower the heat, cover, and braise gently until everything is meltingly tender.

Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and the rest of the garam masala flavours, letting them cook out for a minute until fragrant.

Add the green beans along with a splash of stock or water, then cover and cook gently until everything is tender and the sauce clings.

Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper and a little acid. It should taste bright, savoury and balanced.

Tested in the Stewart & Musell kitchen. Timings assume a standard home oven and hob.

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