Best 11 Indian Spiced Chicken Recipes

KASHMIRI CHICKEN, CARDAMOM AND SAFFRON PILAU: SPICED INDIAN RICE

Steps:

• Rinse the basmati rice several times in cold water and drain in a colander - leave to dry.
• Heat half of the oil (1 tablespoon) in a large pan and add half of the onion (1 onion), the garlic, ginger and cumin seeds. Fry them over a gentle heat for about 5 minutes.
• Add the chicken pieces and brown them - turning them regularly to achieve a good colour all over.
• Add the saffron, boiling water, cardamom pods, mint, garam masala and cinnamon stick. Bring it all to the boil and then cover, reduce the heat and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, until the chicken is tender.
• Transfer all the contents to a bowl and rinse out the pan.
• Add the remaining oil and onion to the pan and fry until the onion is lightly coloured. Add the rice and stir it well, cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until the rice is opaque.
• Add the chicken mixture, tomatoes and sultanas - then season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir gently, then shake the pan to level the ingredients.
• Add sufficient boiling water to come about 3/4" above the rice mixture. Cover with a tight fitting lid and cook gently over a low heat for 20 to 25 minutes, until the rice is tender and the liquid has all been absorbed.
• Discard the cinnamon stick and transfer to a warm serving dish, sprinkle with the toasted almonds and serve immediately.

GRILLED INDIAN-SPICED BUTTER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Marinate chicken:
• Purée onion, garlic, ginger, salt, chile, and vinegar to a smooth paste in a food processor. Transfer to a large wide bowl and whisk in yogurt, coriander, oil, turmeric, and cayenne. Add chicken pieces and turn to coat thickly. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate, chilled, at least 16 hours. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before grilling.
• Make ghee:
• Bring butter to a boil in a 1-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat. When foam completely covers butter, reduce heat to very low. Cook butter until a very thin crust begins to form on surface and milky white solids fall to bottom of pan, about 8 minutes. Continue to cook butter, watching constantly, until solids at bottom of pan turn light brown and butter has a nutty fragrance, 8 to 16 minutes.
• Remove pan from heat and let butter stand 1 minute. Pour through a sieve lined with a dampened heavy-duty paper towel or a triple layer of cheesecloth into a bowl, discarding solids.
• Prepare grill for cooking over indirect heat with medium-hot charcoal (moderate heat for gas); see Grilling Procedure .
• To cook chicken using a charcoal grill: Lightly oil grill rack. Put chicken (still heavily coated with marinade) on rack over area of grill with no coals underneath. Drizzle chicken with about 1 tablespoon ghee. Cook chicken over medium-high heat, turning over and drizzling with ghee every 5 minutes, until cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
• To cook chicken using a gas grill: Lightly oil grill rack. Put chicken over shut-off burner. Cook chicken, turning over and drizzling with ghee every 5 minutes, until cooked through, about 20 to 25 minutes. (Cover grill between turns.)
• Serve chicken drizzled with any remaining ghee.

INDIAN-SPICED CHICKEN WITH TOMATO AND CREAM

Steps:

• Heat ghee in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Working in batches, cook chicken, skin side down, until golden brown (do not turn), 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Add onion, garlic, and ginger to pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is very soft and golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Add tomato paste, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, coriander, cayenne, and cardamom and cook, stirring often, until tomato paste is beginning to darken, about 4 minutes.
• Add chicken, broth, tomato purée, and cream to pot; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, partially covered, skimming occasionally, until chicken is almost falling off the bone and liquid is slightly thickened, 1 1/2-2 hours.
• Add potatoes to pot and cook, partially covered, until potatoes are fork-tender, chicken is falling off the bone, and liquid is thick enough to coat a spoon, 30-45 minutes. Remove skin and bones from chicken, if desired, and return meat to pot; season stew with salt and pepper.
• Divide stew among bowls, top with yogurt and mint, and serve with naan, flatbread, or rice.
• DO AHEAD: Stew can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.

INDIAN-SPICED CHICKEN WITH LENTILS AND CHICKPEAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Fit baking sheet with a wire rack; spray rack with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
• Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Add lentils and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook, partially covered, until tender, about 25 minutes.
• In a small bowl, combine 2 teaspoons salt, 4 teaspoons freshly ground pepper, and 4 teaspoons curry powder. Carefully loosen chicken skin from flesh by sliding forefinger under skin. Season chicken flesh and skin over with curry mixture and place on prepared rack. Transfer to oven and roast until crispy and golden, about 20 minutes.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions and 1 teaspoon salt; cook, stirring, until deep golden brown, about 15 minutes. Add remaining 2 teaspoons curry powder; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add vinegar, 1/2 cup water, lentils, and garbanzo beans; stir to combine. Cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with sesame stick and cilantro leaves.
• Meanwhile, mix together yogurt and cucumber; season with salt and pepper. Divide lentils and chicken evenly among four plates; serve immediately with cucumber mixture, chermoula, and pita.

INDIAN SPICED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Stir tomatoes, tomato paste, ginger, curry powder, kosher salt, and black pepper together in a slow cooker crock until smooth; add cauliflower, chicken, onion, and raisins and stir.
• Cook on Low until the chicken is cooked through, 6 to 7 hours (or on High for 4 to 5 hours). Garnish with cilantro.

INDIAN SPICED CHICKEN AND SPINACH

Steps:

• In large frying pan, heat oil over medium-low heat.
• Add onion and cook until starting to soften, about 3 minutes Add garlic and ginger and cook for 2 minutes.
• Stir in cumin, coriander,,turmeric, paprika and 1 tsp of the salt.
• Cook until spices are fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Stir in jalapenos and tomatoes.
• Add cream, cinnamon stick and water and stir well.
• Add spinach.
• Bring to a simmer.
• Cover pan, reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
• Stir in chicken and remaining 1/2 tsp salt.
• Cover and simmer until just done, about 10 minutes.
• Remove cinnamon stick before serving.
• Serve over basmati or regular white rice.

INDIAN-SPICED CHICKEN PATTIES WITH CUCUMBER RAITA

Steps:

• Place bread in a food processor. Processs until breadcrumbs form. Add chicken, mint, turmeric, paprika, cumin and coriander seeds. Process until mixture comes together. Using 1/4 cup mixutre pet patty, make twelve 1cm thick patties.
• Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook patties, in batches, for 2-3 minutes each side or until cooked through. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil to keep warm.
• Raita: - Best made for immediate use as per Jubes review.
• Meanwhile, using a vegetable peeler, peel long, thin strips from cucumber. Place cucumber, yoghurt, parsley, mint, 1 teaspoon lemon rind and 1 tablespoon lemon juice in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and stir to combine.
• Serve patties with normal burger fixings, using Raita as the sauce.

INDIAN SPICED GRILLED CHICKEN (SOUTH BEACH DIET PHASE 1)

Steps:

• Whisk together yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, paprika, salt, black pepper, and cayenne in a small bowl.
• Divide mixture between 2 large resealable plastic bags.
• Place 5 chicken breasts in each bag, seal bags, and turn to coat chicken with marinade.
• Lay bags flat in the refrigerator.
• Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high.
• Remove chicken from bags.
• Brush grill with oil and grill chicken until cooked through, about 7 minutes per side.
• Serve warm.
• * make-ahead: Chicken can be marinated in resealable plastics bags in the refrigerator up to 1 day.

INDIAN SPICED CHICKEN AND CHUTNEY

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix all marinade ingredients. Place chicken in resealable food-storage plastic bag or shallow glass or plastic dish. Pour marinade over chicken; turn to coat. Seal bag or cover dish; refrigerate 1 hour.
• In 12-inch skillet, cook chicken and marinade over medium-high heat 15 to 20 minutes, turning once, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (165°F). Top with chutney. Serve with rice.

INDIAN-SPICED CHICKEN WITH BELL PEPPERS

Steps:

• Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic; stir 30 seconds. Add all bell peppers and onion; saute until golden, about 5 minutes. Add chicken and all spices to skillet; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Saute until chicken is cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to bowl. Sprinkle with green onions. Garnish with lemon slices; serve.

SLOW-COOKER INDIAN SPICED CHICKEN WITH TOMATO AND CREAM RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Heat ghee in a large Dutch oven over medium. Season chicken with salt and pepper. Working in batches, cook chicken, skin side down, until golden brown (do not turn), 8-10 minutes. Transfer to a 4-6-quart slow cooker. Place onion, garlic, and ginger in same pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is very soft and golden brown, 8-10 minutes. Add tomato paste, garam masala, cumin, turmeric, coriander, cayenne, and cardamom and cook, stirring often, until tomato paste is beginning to darken, about 4 minutes. Transfer mixture to slow cooker. Add broth, potatoes, tomato purée, and cream to slow cooker, season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine. Cover and cook until potatoes are tender and chicken is falling off the bone, 7-8 hours on low or 4-5 hours on high. Remove skin and bones from chicken, if desired, and return meat to slow cooker; season stew with salt and pepper. Divide stew among bowls, top with yogurt and mint, and serve with naan, flatbread, or rice. Do ahead: Stew can be made 3 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill.