Spicy Indian Chicken Recipe

Name: Spicy Indian Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon ground cumin seeds; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, or to taste (if you use less, increas paprika to make up for it); 1 tablespoon ground turmeric; 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper; 2 teaspoons salt, or to taste; 2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced; 6 tablespoons lemon juice; 6 leg-thigh pieces of chicken, skinned and cut apart; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon ground cumin seeds
1 tablespoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, or to taste (if you use less, increas paprika to make up for it)
1 tablespoon ground turmeric
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper
2 teaspoons salt, or to taste
2 to 3 cloves garlic, minced
6 tablespoons lemon juice
6 leg-thigh pieces of chicken, skinned and cut apart
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1
Combine cumin seeds, paprika, cayenne pepper, turmeric, pepper, salt, garlic and lemon juice and mix into a paste.
2
Rub chicken pieces with the paste until well coated and allow to stand, covered with plastic wrap, for three hours or longer.
3
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
4
Arrange the chicken pieces in a baking pan, brush with the oil and bake 20 minutes.
5
Turn the pieces over and bake 20 to 25 minutes more, basting occasionally.
6
Remove chicken pieces to a warm serving platter.
7
Add water, if necessary, to the baking pan and stir over a high heat until the sauce is somewhat reduced.
8
Pour sauce over chicken and serve with rice pilaf.

473

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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 tablespoon ground cumin seeds, 1 tablespoon paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, or to taste (if you use less, increas paprika to make up for it), 1 tablespoon ground turmeric, and more.

Yes, Spicy Indian 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.

Spicy Indian Chicken

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