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.
6,2574.8/5 for 4 ratings
Grade this recipe: Last modified on: April 17th 2019
For 2 people, you will need:
1 
1 tablespoon tandoori spices
How long does it take?
Time required for this recipe:
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, covered with plastic film.
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 28 min. | 26 min. | 54 min. |
At what time?
- When will I finish if I start the recipe at a certain time?
When should I start for the recipe to be ready at a certain time?
Step by step recipe
Stage 3 - 5 min.
Cut 150 g chicken into small chunks or shreds.
Set aside.
Set aside.
Stage 4 - 1 min.
Pour 2 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.
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 1 tablespoon tandoori spices. Mix well.
Stage 7 - 15 min.
Lastly, add 100 ml liquid cream, salt and pepper.
Leave on low heat to reduce until you have a thickened, creamy sauce.
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.
Nutritional information
| Whole recipe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 974 Kcal or 4,078 Kj | 44 gr | 41 gr | 71 gr |
| 49 % | 17 % | 4 % | 11 % |
| Per 100 g | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 131 Kcal or 548 Kj | 6 gr | 6 gr | 9 gr |
| 7 % | 2 % | 1 % | 1 % |
| Per person | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 487 Kcal or 2,039 Kj | 22 gr | 21 gr | 35 gr |
| 24 % | 8 % | 2 % | 5 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 2 people : 2.23 €
- Per person : 1.12 €
Source
Home made.More recipes?
This recipe uses (among others) | Chicken: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Chicken and mushroom pie, Chicken with rice and leeks, Chicken with spinach in a cream sauce , Chicken and mushroom brik rolls, Sautéed chicken with leeks, ... All |
 | Liquid cream: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Apple Batter Puddings, Crème de foie gras, Quiche Bretonne, Pumpkin (or potimarron) soup, Crème de foie gras, ... All |
 | Leek: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Chinese Soup, Chicken pie, Thaï rice with small vegetables, Sautéed chicken with leeks, Leek and potato soup, ... All |
 | Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Stuffed tomatoes and courgettes, Green avocado salad, Ramekins of duchess potatoes, Curried prawn risotto, Lumberjack turnovers, ... All |
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