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Tandoori-flavoured chicken with leeks

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.
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duree55 min. difficultéEasy prix4.45 € pour combien4 people ingredients8 Ingredients
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Last modified on: April 17th 2019
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Cooking: 30 min.
All in all: 55 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 15 min.
Tandoori-flavoured chicken with leeks : Stage 1
Prepare 4 leeks. Set aside.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 5 min.
Tandoori-flavoured chicken with leeks : Stage 2
Prepare 2 shallots.

Set aside.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 5 min.
Tandoori-flavoured chicken with leeks : Stage 3
Cut 300 g chicken into small chunks or shreds.

Set aside.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 1 min.
Tandoori-flavoured chicken with leeks : Stage 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 : Stage 5
Add the leeks, mix well and leave to cook until tender.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 2 min.
Tandoori-flavoured chicken with leeks : Stage 6
Add the chicken and 2 tablespoons tandoori spices. Mix well.
Stage 7 - ⌛ 15 min.
Tandoori-flavoured chicken with leeks : Stage 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 : Stage 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.
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 recipe90 RDI=30 %80 RDI=8 %130 RDI=20 %1,810 RDI=90 %7,590 RDI: 90 %
Per 100 g5 RDI=2 %5 RDI=1 %8 RDI=1 %120 RDI=6 %520 RDI: 6 %
Per person20 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
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 4 people : 4.45 €
  • Per person : 1.15 €

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