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**Instructions:**
1. **Marinate the Chicken:** In a bowl, combine chicken cubes, yogurt, lemon juice, ground cumin, ground coriander, garam masala, chili powder, and salt. Mix well and marinate for at least 1 hour.
2. **Cook the Chicken:** Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken cubes and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
3. **Prepare the Sauce:** In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions until golden brown. Add minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another minute.
4. **Add Tomatoes:** Pour in the canned tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes.
5. **Finish the Sauce:** Stir in the heavy cream and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt if needed.
6. **Combine:** Add the cooked chicken pieces to the sauce, simmering for 5 minutes.
7. **Serve:** Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with naan or rice.
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## 3. Chicken Parmesan
**Origin:** Italy (American-Italian cuisine)
**Overview:** Chicken Parmesan consists of breaded and fried chicken cutlets topped with marinara sauce and melted cheese. It’s a comforting dish often served over pasta.
**Ingredients:**
* 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
* Salt and pepper to taste
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 2 large eggs, beaten
* 1 cup breadcrumbs
* 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 2 cups marinara sauce
* 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
* 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
* Olive oil for frying
**Instructions:**
1. **Prepare the Chicken:** Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Dredge each breast in flour, dip into beaten eggs, and coat with a mixture of breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
2. **Fry the Chicken:** Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry breaded chicken breasts until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
3. **Assemble the Dish:** Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place fried chicken breasts in a baking dish. Top each with marinara sauce and shredded mozzarella cheese.
4. **Bake:** Bake in the preheated oven until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 15 minutes.
5. **Serve:** Garnish with chopped fresh basil and serve over pasta or with crusty bread.
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## 4. Chicken Alfredo
**Origin:** Italy (American-Italian cuisine)
**Overview:** Chicken Alfredo features grilled chicken served over fettuccine pasta with a rich and creamy Alfredo sauce.
**Ingredients:**
* 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
* Salt and pepper to taste
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 pound fettuccine pasta
* 1/2 cup unsalted butter
* 2 cups heavy cream
* 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* Fresh parsley for garnish
**Instructions:**
1. **Prepare the Chicken:** Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Cook chicken breasts until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes per side. Remove from heat and let rest before slicing.
2. **Cook the Pasta:** Cook fettuccine pasta according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
3. **Make the Sauce:** In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Cook for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
4. **Finish the Sauce:** Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and cook until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. **Combine:** Add cooked pasta
