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Tandoori-flavoured chicken with leeks

Indian flavours pep up this recipe. The leeks are cooked then mixed with chunks of chicken (a good way to use leftovers from a previous meal) and simmered with tandoori spices.

3,2734.8/5 for 4 ratings

Last modified on: April 17^th 2019

For 4 people, you will need:

1 4 leeks
2 2 shallots
3 300 g chicken
4 3 tablespoons olive oil
5 2 tablespoons tandoori spices
6 200 ml liquid cream
7 salt
8 pepper
Total weight: 1,475 grams

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Time required

Preparation	Cooking	Start to finish
28 min.	26 min.	54 min.

Keeping:

Several days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.

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Step by step recipe

Stage 1 - 15 min.

Tandoori-flavoured chicken with leeks : Photo of step #1

Prepare 4 leeks. Set aside.

Stage 2 - 5 min.

Tandoori-flavoured chicken with leeks : Photo of step #2

Prepare 2 shallots.

Set aside.

Stage 3 - 5 min.

Tandoori-flavoured chicken with leeks : Photo of step #3

Cut 300 g chicken into small chunks or shreds.

Set aside.

Stage 4 - 1 min.

Tandoori-flavoured chicken with leeks : Photo of step #4

Pour 3 tablespoons olive oil into a large pan on high heat. When really hot, add the shallots.

Salt, pepper and cook for 1 minutes without colouring.

Stage 5 - 10 min.

Tandoori-flavoured chicken with leeks : Photo of step #5

Add the leeks, mix well and leave to cook until tender.

Stage 6 - 2 min.

Tandoori-flavoured chicken with leeks : Photo of step #6

Add the chicken and 2 tablespoons tandoori spices. Mix well.

Stage 7 - 15 min.

Tandoori-flavoured chicken with leeks : Photo of step #7

Lastly, add 200 ml liquid cream, salt and pepper.

Leave on low heat to reduce until you have a thickened, creamy sauce.

Stage 8 - 1 min.

Tandoori-flavoured chicken with leeks : Photo of step #8

Check the seasoning and your dish is ready to serve.

Remarks

The recipe is a vague one, so do feel free to adapt the quantities to whatever you have to hand.

Nutritional information

% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2000 k-calories or 8400 k-joules by day for a woman (change to a man).

How much will it cost?

For 4 people : 15.16 €
Per person : 3.79 €

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Source

Home made.

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