Baked Garam Masala Chicken Recipe

Name: Baked Garam Masala Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Double Cream, Yogurt, Or Sour Cream; 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice (only If Using Double Cream); 1/2 teaspoons Salt (more If Thighs Are Large); 1 Tablespoon Garam Masala; 1/4 teaspoons Ground Pepper; 3 cloves Garlic, Grated Or Finely Minced; 1/4 teaspoons Grated Old Ginger/ginger Paste; 2 pinches Cayenne Pepper Powder (to Taste); 1 Tablespoon Ketchup; 2 whole Chicken Thighs, Skin On

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Double Cream, Yogurt, Or Sour Cream
1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice (only If Using Double Cream)
1/2 teaspoons Salt (more If Thighs Are Large)
1 Tablespoon Garam Masala
1/4 teaspoons Ground Pepper
3 cloves Garlic, Grated Or Finely Minced
1/4 teaspoons Grated Old Ginger/ginger Paste
2 pinches Cayenne Pepper Powder (to Taste)
1 Tablespoon Ketchup
2 whole Chicken Thighs, Skin On

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Stir the double cream with lemon juice and leave for about 2 minutes until thicken (omit if using yogurt or sour cream).
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Stir into the cream all the other ingredients except the chicken.
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Leave for the flavour to develop, about 5-10 minutes.
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This will be your marinade.
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Make 3 slits on the meaty side of the chicken thighs and place them in a bag/container.
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Slather the marinade onto each side of the chicken and leave to marinate overnight in the fridge.
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About 2 hours before cooking the chicken, take them out to get rid of the chill.
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Preheat your oven to 180 degrees C.
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Place chicken thighs on an oiled baking tray and bake for 40 minutes, turning midways if necessary.
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A baking rack is okay, so long as you have a tray beneath to catch the drippings.
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Serve with some parsley, cool cucumbers and a wedge of lime/lemon.
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(I am heavy-handed with the garam masala and garlic because I love the flavours.
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Lessen if you want a milder taste.)

170

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Double Cream, Yogurt, Or Sour Cream, 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice (only If Using Double Cream), 1/2 teaspoons Salt (more If Thighs Are Large), 1 Tablespoon Garam Masala, and more.

Yes, Baked Garam Masala Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Garam Masala Chicken

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