Ingredients

  • 1- 1/2 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 8 ounces, fluid Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1/4 cups Coconut Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Or Pumpkin Pie Spice
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoons Salt
  • 2 cloves Chopped Garlic
  • 1 whole Onion, Chopped
  • 1 whole Eggplant, Chopped
  • 1 whole Green Bell Pepper, Chopped
  • 1 package Basmati Rice, Prepared

Method

  • Rinse the chicken in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a non-reactive dish, combine Greek yogurt, coconut milk, half of the chopped garlic and half of the spices.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Add the chicken pieces, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
  • Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or up to three hours.
  • Turn the chicken at least once.
  • In a large saute pan, add olive oil, onions and peppers.
  • Cook until translucent.
  • Add eggplant and remaining garlic, and continue cooking until the eggplant is soft throughout.
  • Season with remaining salt and pepper, cumin, pumpkin pie spice, and turmeric to taste.
  • Set vegetables aside.
  • In the same pan, add more olive oil and chicken pieces on medium heat.
  • Cook until done, turning once.
  • Shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • Serve over basmati rice with the vegetables.