A delightful dish combining tender chicken with a flavorful spiced sauce, served over aromatic rice.
Combine the rice, water, and salt in a microwave-safe dish. Cook in the microwave until the rice is tender and fluffy. Keep covered and set aside.
Using aromatic rice like basmati enhances the overall flavor of the dish.
Heat butter in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the chicken thighs and cook until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Ensure the pan is hot before adding the chicken to achieve a good sear.
In the same pan, sauté the chopped onion until soft and golden. Add minced garlic and curry powder, cooking for another minute.
Stir constantly to prevent the spices from burning.
Stir in the ground ginger and tomato paste, followed by half of the chicken broth. Scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze, then add the remaining broth.
Deglazing the pan adds depth to the sauce by incorporating the browned bits.
Return the chicken to the pan, spooning some sauce over each piece. Cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 25 minutes.
Simmering allows the chicken to absorb the flavors of the sauce.
Mix the cornstarch with water in a small bowl. Push the chicken to one side of the pan and stir the cornstarch mixture into the sauce. Cook until thickened.
Stirring the cornstarch mixture into the sauce gradually prevents lumps.
Serve the chicken over the prepared rice, drizzling the sauce on top. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Adding a garnish like chopped cilantro or parsley enhances the presentation.
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