Juicy roasted chicken with a nice touch of spice
Here is a great recipe for chicken lovers who prefer their spice more on the mild side. This Garam Masala Roasted Chicken tray bake uses earthy cumin, dried fenugreek leaves, and garam masala spice blend to add wonderful flavour and depth to the meat and pan juices which can be used as a sauce.
How to eat Garam Masala Roasted Chicken
To keep this recipe fuss-free, a simple side serving of rice, bread or potatoes would the be best way to mop up the pan juices and add the filling carb element. With a side serving of refreshing coriander citrus spiked yoghurt, a touch of green and freshness edges the eating experience into a well-rounded and satisfying meal.
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Garam Masala Roasted Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs with skin on
- 1 red onion cut in half and sliced into thick strips
- 4 large tomatoes each cut into 4 wedges
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves crushed
- 2 tbsp ginger minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves
- 1 birdseye red chilli minced
- Salt and pepper
- 150 ml chicken stock
Coriander Yogurt
- 250 ml yoghurt
- Handful of coriander
- Salt and pepper
- Small Squeeze lemon or lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 200°C / 180°C fan-forced
- Mix all coriander yogurt ingredients together and keep refrigerated until ready to serve alongside chicken.
- Combine garlic, ginger, cumin, garam masala, fenugreek leaves, chilli and olive oil in a mortar and pestle and smash until it forms a paste.
- Divide the spice rub into two, rub one half over chopped onions and tomatoes and use the other half to rub over the chicken thighs.
- Using an oven tray lay down onions, top with tomatoes, then season with salt and pepper. Place chicken thighs on top and then season chicken with salt and pepper. Roast for 45 – 50 minutes.
- Serve the roasted chicken along with the spiced oil roasting pan juices and the coriander yoghurt.
Where to source ingredients:
Garam Masala and Dried Fenugreek leaves can be purchased at your local international supermarket or spice shop, otherwise online at:
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