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Hara Masala Chicken

A simple chicken and potatoes recipe cooked in a cilantro and green chili sauce. Hara Masala in english basically is green curry chicken. This can be served as a comfort meal with a bowl of rice or follow the twist in this recipe and eat it on its own using a fork. Its super easy and delicious.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Pakistani
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs Chicken breast sliced in bite size pieces
  • ¼ cup Neutral oil
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • ¼ cup Heavy Whipping Cream (optional)

Baked Potato Wedges

  • 3 medium Potatoes cut in thin wedges
  • 2 tbsp Olive oil
  • ½ tsp Garlic powder
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ½ tsp Pepper

Hara Masala Marination

  • ¾ bunch Cilantro
  • 4-5 large Mint leaves (optional)
  • 3-4 Serrano peppers
  • 4-5 cloves Garlic
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp White vinegar
  • ½ cup Yogurt
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 for potato wedges.
  • Start by blending all ingredients of Hara Masala marination. Blend until mixture reaches a smooth consistency.
  • In a medium bowl, pour marination over chicken and marinate for 20-25 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, spread potato wedges on a baking sheet, and drizzle oil, salt, garlic powder, pepper and toss.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 until crispy.
  • In a wok, add oil and chopped onion and saute until golden brown.
  • Now add the marinated chicken and cook until sauce changes color from a bright green to dark muddled green.
  • Add baked , crispy potato wedges and gently, fold into the sauce with the chicken.
  • Pour in the cream if using for a rich consistency.
  • Enjoy!
Keyword Chicken and Potatoes, Chicken Curry, Easy Hara Masala Chicken, Green Chicken, Hara Masala, Hara Masala Chicken, Pakistani recipes