Cardamom And Black Pepper Chicken

• For marinating the chicken
• 6 tablespoons finely chopped onions
• 2 inches piece fresh ginger
• 2 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut crosswise into 1/8-inch thick slices
• For cooking the chicken
• 3 3 tablespoons peanut oil or 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium cinnamon stick
• 8 whole cardamom pods
• 1 cup onion, sliced into fine half rings
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 4 tablespoons plain yogurt
• 5 tablespoons grated tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
• 2 -3 teaspoons lemon juice

1. To make the marinade: Put the onion, ginger, garlic, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper and 3 TBSP water into a blender. Blend to a smooth paste, pushing down with rubber spatula when needed.
2. To marinate the chicken: Put the sliced chicken in a bowl. Add the marinade and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 3 hours.
3. To make the dish: Pour the oil into a wide, nonstick pan set over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add the cinnamon and cardamom. Stir for 10 seconds. Put in the onion and fry, stirring at the same time, for 6 to 7 minutes, or until the onion turns a reddish-brown color. Add the cumin and coriander. Stir once. Add the yogurt, 1 TBSP at a time, and stir until it is absorbed. Add the tomato and stir for 1 minute. Reduce the heat to medium, add the chicken, together with its marinade, and cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the chicken pieces turn white. Add 3/4 cup water, the salt, and garam masala. Stir and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook, uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring now and then.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/cardamom-and-black-pepper-chicken-137870 (may not work)