Jasha Maru Recipe | Authentic Bhutanese Spicy Chicken Stew

Ingredients

• 2 lbs free-range chicken thighs, skinless and boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, minced
• 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and grated
• 4 ripe Roma tomatoes, diced
• 2 fresh red chilies, finely chopped (adjust to taste)
• 1 teaspoon ground Sichuan peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken stock
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced (for garnish)
• Juice of 1 lime
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter