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)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350.

2. 2

   Trim fat from thighs then cut meat into chunks.

3. 3

   Add all ingredients EXCEPT yogurt, cilantro, garam masala and rice to heavy, lidded 5-qt pot.

4. 4

   Stir well.

5. 5

   Cover; bake until chicken is tender, about 1-1/2 hours.

6. 6

   Remove from oven, stir in yogurt, cilantro and garam masala.

7. 7

   Serve over microwaved rice.