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.
56 K 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
55 min.
Easy
4.45 €
4 people
8 IngredientsLast modified on: April 17th 2019
4 
2 
300 g chicken
3 tablespoons 
2 tablespoons tandoori spices
200 ml 
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Cooking: 30 min.
All in all: 55 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 3 - ⌛ 5 min.
Cut 300 g chicken into small chunks or shreds.
Set aside.
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.
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.
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 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 4 people : 4.45 €
- Per person : 1.15 €
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Chicken
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