Silk Road Delight (丝绸之路的喜悦)

丝绸之路的喜悦 (Silk Road Delight) is a delightful Haipai Cuisine dish that brings together the flavors of the ancient Silk Road. This dish is a perfect blend of savory and aromatic spices, creating a truly unique and satisfying culinary experience.

Silk Road Delight (丝绸之路的喜悦)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  2. In the same skillet, add the chopped onion and cook until softened. Add the minced garlic, ground cumin, ground coriander, ground turmeric, ground cinnamon, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and add the dried apricots. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Return the chicken to the skillet and cook for an additional 10 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  5. Sprinkle the slivered almonds and chopped cilantro over the dish before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
30 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
300 per serving
Carbohydrates
25g
Protein
15g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Large skillet Cutting board Knife Measuring spoons Measuring cup

Tools

Serving platter Tongs

Serving suggestions

Serve the 丝绸之路的喜悦 (Silk Road Delight) with steamed rice or couscous for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

For a vegetarian version, substitute the chicken with tofu or chickpeas.

Cost

$15