Authentic Lebanese Curry

Ingredients

• Rice (2 cups, cooked)
• Salt (to taste)
• Black pepper (to taste)
• Fresh cilantro (1/2 cup, chopped)
• Lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
• Coconut milk (1 can (14 oz))
• Tomatoes (2, diced)
• Cayenne pepper (1/2 teaspoon)
• Cinnamon (1/2 teaspoon)
• Coriander (1 teaspoon)
• Cumin (1 teaspoon)
• Turmeric (1 teaspoon)
• Ginger (1 tablespoon, grated)
• Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
• Onion (1, chopped)
• Chicken thighs (6, boneless and skinless)

Instructions

1. Heat a drizzle of oil in a large pan on medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onions to the pan, cooking until they are soft and translucent, around 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Add the chicken thighs to the pan, cooking until they are browned on all sides.
5. In a separate bowl, create your Lebanese spice blend by mixing together the turmeric, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cayenne pepper.
6. Sprinkle this spice blend evenly over the chicken, stirring well to ensure it's fully coated.
7. Add the diced tomatoes to the pan, cooking for 5 minutes or until they begin to break down.
8. Pour the coconut milk into the pan, stirring it into the mixture and bringing it to a simmer.
9. Cover the pan, allowing the curry to simmer for approximately 30 minutes. The chicken should be cooked through and tender.
10. Stir in the lemon juice and chopped fresh cilantro.
11. Season your curry with salt and pepper to taste.
12. Serve this flavorful Lebanese curry over a bed of cooked rice, garnishing with additional cilantro if desired.