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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.

48 K 4.8/5 (4 reviews)

55 min.

Easy

4.45 €

4 people

8 Ingredients

Last modified on: April 17^th 2019

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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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Times for this recipe

Preparation: 30 min.

Cooking: 30 min.

All in all: 55 min.

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Step by step recipe

Stage 1 - 15 min.

Prepare 4 leeks. Set aside.

Stage 2 - 5 min.

Prepare 2 shallots.

Set aside.

Stage 3 - 5 min.

Cut 300 g chicken into small chunks or shreds.

Set aside.

Stage 4 - 1 min.

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.

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

Stage 6 - 2 min.

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

Stage 7 - 15 min.

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.

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.

Keeping: Several days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.

Source: Home made.

Nutritional information

	Proteins (gr)	Carbohydrates (gr)	Fats (gr)	Energy value (in k-calories)	Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe	90 RDI=30 %	80 RDI=8 %	130 RDI=20 %	1,810 RDI=90 %	7,590 RDI: 90 %
Per 100 g	5 RDI=2 %	5 RDI=1 %	8 RDI=1 %	120 RDI=6 %	520 RDI: 6 %
Per person	20 RDI=8 %	20 RDI=2 %	30 RDI=5 %	450 RDI=20 %	1,900 RDI: 20 %

The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man

Possible allergens in this recipe: Milk

How much will it cost?

For 4 people : 4.45 €
Per person : 1.15 €

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