Easy Indian-Spiced Braised Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 1 medium onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon fresh grated gingerroot or 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup plain yogurt
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 (8 7/8 ounce) bags microwaveable Uncle Ben’s Ready Rice (whole grain brown ready rice)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Trim fat from thighs then cut meat into chunks.
3. Add all ingredients EXCEPT yogurt, cilantro, garam masala and rice to heavy, lidded 5-qt pot.
4. Stir well.
5. Cover; bake until chicken is tender, about 1-1/2 hours.
6. Remove from oven, stir in yogurt, cilantro and garam masala.
7. Serve over microwaved rice.