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However, I’ve never run into a problem with undercooked chicken when I’ve cubed it small enough and simmered it for 15 minutes. You can also optionally brown your chicken first by melting 2 tablespoons of butter in a pot on medium heat and cooking until you’re satisfied. You can optionally marinate the raw cubed chicken in yogurt or buttermilk for 15 minutes first to make it extra tender, but, if you don’t have the time/ingredients/energy to wash an extra dish, skipping this step does not make a huge difference. This does not capture the full flavor of the real thing, but it can serve in a pinch. You can use a mixture of either 1-part-cumin-to-1/4-part-allspice in the amount of garam masala required, or substitute curry powder, which changes the nature of the dish but still tastes good. It is available at regular grocery stores, but if you don’t want to buy a special spice blend for this recipe, you can search on the internet for garam masala blend recipes, or substitute with other spices.

Garam masala is a complex spice blend used in Indian cooking. Float the star anise and the split pods in your rice water while it cooks.Per 1 cup of uncooked rice: 2 star anise 5 cardamom pods, split Optional but game-changing rice, by Gordon Ramsay 1 cup half & half (or heavy cream if you want it extra creamy).15 ounce can of tomato sauce (a can of diced or crushed tomatoes works just as well).6 teaspoons garam masala (see note below).2 teaspoons cayenne pepper (decrease or omit this if you’re not a big fan of heat).4 teaspoons chili powder (decrease this if you’re not a big fan of heat).3 tablespoons salted butter (OPTIONAL: 2 more tablespoons if you want to brown your chicken first, and 1 more tablespoon if you’re simply feeling decadent).2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2” cubes.Cover and let sit for at least an hour in the refrigerator. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for dill dressing. Marinate for at least one hour in the refrigerator. In a medium bowl, combine all the buttermilk marinade ingredients.

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