Best Garam Masala Chicken With Roasted Vegetables Recipes

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GARAM MASALA CORNISH HENS WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES



Garam Masala Cornish Hens With Roasted Vegetables image

I took Aida Mollenkamp's recipe for Garam Masala Chicken with Roasted Vegetables and changed it to suit my purposes (using cornish hens, etc). I also reduced the oil simply because I didn't think that amount was necessary. For this recipe it's really important to have a probe thermometer that can stay in the hens while they're in the oven. After a few changes, this ended up delicious! Hope you like it too.

Provided by JJ_Ohio

Categories     Poultry

Time 1h40m

Yield 4 cornish hen halves, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1/2 tablespoon low-fat margarine, melted (I use I Can't Believe It's Not Butter Light)
5 1/2 teaspoons garam masala (divided)
8 minced garlic cloves (divided, although adjust to taste, I always use more because I love garlic)
3 teaspoons fresh ginger (grated)
2 teaspoons salt (divided, although adjust to taste)
2 (22 ounce) Cornish hens
3/4 lb red potatoes, quartered
3/4 lb sweet potato, peeled, large dice
2 lbs butternut squash, peeled, large dice
1 large red onion, large wedges
fresh ground black pepper (to taste)
1 1/2 tablespoons fat free Greek yogurt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together 3/4 tablespoons of oil, 1/2 tablespoon of butter, 4 teaspoons of garam masala, 1 1/2 teaspoons of ginger, 6 cloves of garlic, and 1 teaspoons of salt. Place hens in a large baking dish or plastic bag, loosen the skin from the breast and legs and, using your hands, spread a good part of the mixture underneath. Rub the remaining marinade inside the hen's cavity and over the skin. Loosely cover, refrigerate, and let marinate 30 min or up to 12 hours.
  • Remove hens from marinade and left any excess drip off. Let hens sit at room temp while oven warms up, about 30 minutes. Place probe thermometer into thickest portion of the thigh making sure not to hit bone.
  • Arrange the rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 425 degrees F.
  • Combine remaining 3/4 tablespoon oil, 1 1/2 teaspoons of garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon of ginger, 2 cloves of garlic, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt (more or less to taste) in a large bowl. Place cut vegetables in it and toss until the vegetables are well coated. Season veggies with freshly ground black pepper (to taste) Place at bottom of large roasting pan which has been sprayed with nonstick spray.
  • Place hens breast side up on top of vegetables and bake for 15 min at 425 degrees F. Reduce heat to 375 degrees F. When internal temperature hits 145 degrees F, brush yogurt on hens. Make sure to just do a thin and light coating of yogurt. You don't want it to be very thick. When internal temperature hits 160 remove from oven and loosely cover with foil. This is also the time to check the vegetables in the pan and make sure that they're done to your liking. If you'd like them softer, simply put the vegetables back in the oven while the hens are resting.
  • Let hens rest, covered, for 15 minutes which also insures that carryover cooking will take the temp up to above 165 degrees F, for example mine ended up at 166.4 degrees F which was perfect. If you're uncomfortable with this doneness, go ahead and roast until 165 degrees (which is the temperature which poultry must be at to be done and safe) and then let hens rest covered, for 15 minute After hens have rested cut each one in half, through the breast and backbone (I just use a big sharp knife or you could use poultry shears) so that each person gets a half a hen. Divide the vegetables among the four plates and serve with a simple green salad or some rice to round out the meal.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 672.4, Fat 15.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 283.9, Sodium 1442.6, Carbohydrate 63.7, Fiber 9.2, Sugar 11.5, Protein 68.8

GARAM MASALA CHICKEN



Garam Masala Chicken image

This is a wonderful light chicken dish. It adds a taste of exotic to an everyday meal. Quick and easy to make, and very tasty! I had it tonight and was wowed! This is the best light chicken dish I have ever had.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 (3 ounce) skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 ½ cups chopped tomatoes
1 teaspoon garlic salt
¼ cup water
2 teaspoons garam masala, divided

Steps:

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place the chicken breasts in the hot oil and cook until browned on one side, about 3 minutes. Flip the chicken and add the onions; cook another 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, garlic salt, and water to the chicken; stir. Season with 1 1/2 teaspoon garam masala. Bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir the remaining 1/2 teaspoon garam masala through the mixture. Raise heat to medium and bring mixture to a boil. Cook until the chicken no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.6 g, Cholesterol 49.3 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 21.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 523.3 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

GARAM MASALA CHICKEN



Garam Masala Chicken image

This is delicious! It is a low fat recipe, without the low fat taste. The exotic spices of garam masala make this dish excellent to serve at any time. I cut the chicken breasts up so that the meat can absorb the wonderful spices easier. This is fabulous!

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups fresh tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon garlic salt
2 teaspoons garam masala, divided

Steps:

  • Heat oil in skillet on medium-high heat. Cook chicken 3 minutes or until lightly browned. Turn chicken. Add green onions. Cook and stir onions 2 minutes longer.
  • Stir in tomatoes, garlic salt and water. Sprinkle 1 1/2 teaspoons of the garam masala over chicken and vegetables. Bring to boil. Reduce heat,cover and simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally or until chicken and vegetables are tender.
  • Stir remaining 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala into skillet. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cook 5 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188.7, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 146, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 2.5, Protein 26.3

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