Best Garam Masala Chicken Recipes

GARAM MASALA CHICKEN

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).

GARAM MASALA CHICKEN WITH ROASTED VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix together 1/4 cup oil, garam masala, ginger, garlic, and 1 tablespoon salt. Place chicken in a large baking dish or plastic bag, loosen the skin from the breast and legs of the chicken and, using your hands, spread a good part of the mixture underneath. Rub the remaining mixture inside the chicken cavity and over the skin. Tie the legs together with kitchen twine. Loosely cover, refrigerate, and let marinate 30 minutes or up to 12 hours.
• Arrange the rack in the center of the oven and heat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Remove chicken from marinade, let any excess drip off, and reserve marinade. Let chicken sit at room temperature while oven warms up, about 30 minutes.
• When the oven is heated, place potatoes, squash, and onions in bottom of a roasting pan, drizzle with any remaining marinade, remaining 1/4 cup oil, remaining 1 tablespoon salt, and season well freshly ground black pepper. Toss to coat. Place chicken, breast side up, on top of vegetables and roast until skin becomes brown and vegetables are starting to get tender, about 1 hour. Brush yogurt on chicken and continue roasting until chicken is well browned, juices run clear when inner thigh is pierced with a knife, legs move easily in the joint, and a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest portion of the thigh registers160 to 165 degrees F on an instant-read thermometer, about another 40 to 50 minutes. Let chicken rest at least 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

FRENCH CHICKEN LIVER AND GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH GARAM MASALA

Steps:

• For the vinaigrette: Mix the vinegar, mustard and garlic in a small bowl. Add a little salt and pepper, and whisk in the oil.
• Cook the green beans in boiling salted water until barely tender, about 2 minutes. Drain, cool and set aside.
• Pat the livers dry with paper towels, then season on both sides with salt and the garam masala.
• Heat the butter or oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned livers in one layer and let them brown, about 2 minutes. Turn them over and cook 1 minute more, leaving them pink at the center. Remove from heat.
• Dress the beans and tomatoes, if using, with half the vinaigrette, and add a little salt and pepper. Dress the greens with the rest of the vinaigrette, and pile them on a platter or individual plates. Top the greens with the beans, the tomatoes, if using, and the warm chicken livers.

GARAM MASALA CHICKEN POT PIE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• In a medium-size pot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and brown on both sides until golden, about 5 minutes on each side. Remove the chicken from the pan to a cutting board and reserve.
• To the same pot add the garlic, shallots, and carrots and saute until golden. Remove the vegetables to a bowl and reserve. Turn the heat down to medium.
• Melt the butter in the pot, whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the chicken stock, and potatoes and cook until potatoes are mostly cooked but still firm, about 8 to 10 minutes. The chicken stock will have thickened to a sauce consistency. Turn off the heat.Chop the chicken into chunks and add the chicken and veggies back to the pot. Stir in the peas, and then the 1 1/2 tablespoons garam masala and 2 teaspoons salt. Ladle the mixture into 4 (10-ounce) oven safe bowls.
• On a flat work suface, dust the puff pastry with flour and roll it out just a little thinner than it comes. Cut the puff pastry in squares large enough to hang over the sides of each bowl. Cover the bowls with the puff pastry pressing down around the sides. Brush with a touch of olive oil and sprinkle with some more garam masala. Cut a slit in the top of the pastry to allow steam to escape. Transfer to the oven and bake until the tops are golden brown, about 15 minutes.

GARAM MASALA BUTTER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine chicken, garlic, spices and yoghurt in a large bowl, cover and refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
• Melt butter in large saucepan or wok; cook chicken mixture, stirring, about 10 minutes or til chicken browns slightly.
• Add vinegar, paste, puree, stock, cardamom and cinnamon stick; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, about 30 minutes or til chicken is cooked through.
• Add cream, stir until heated through; stir in cilantro just before serving.

GARAM MASALA AND SOUR CREAM CHICKEN BAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F (180C).
• Score chicken a bit to help spices sink inches.
• In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil.
• Add onions and saute until light brown.
• Add chicken and continue to saute, turning once, until half cooked (about 10 mins).
• While chicken is cooking, combine sour cream, yogurt, lemon juice, garam masala, tumeric and salt in a bowl.
• Mix till smooth.
• Once chicken is nearly cooked (as described above), Remove chicken from pan and place in sauce mixture, turning to coat.
• Transfer coated chicken to baking dish.
• Bake 20 mins or until cooked through.
• NOTE: if garam masala isn't in your taste, you can use ground white pepper instead.
• NOTE: this dish doens't freeze well because of the yogurt, but will last well a few days in the fridge.

GARAM MASALA TOMATO CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• In a large pot, heat the sesame oil over a medium flame until hot. Add the onion, dried apricots, carrot, ginger root, and garlic; stir occasionally and cook until the onion turns translucent. Add salt and pepper to taste (about a pinch) but be careful not to brown the onions.
• Mix the chicken thigh meat with the cayenne pepper and half of the Masala; stir the seasoned meat into the vegetables. Cook until the chicken is opaque.
• Add the tomatoes and garbonzo beans; stir into the meat and vegetables. Cook until the liquid of the tomatoes comes to a simmer.
• Add the cauliflower, coconut milk, and remaining Masala. Bring to a simmer and reduce the heat to "low". Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook for 20 - 30 minutes.
• Remove the cover, increase the heat to "medium" and reduce the thickness of the broth to a desired consistency.
• Ladle equal portions into bowls with either Basmati rice or potatoes.

GARAM MASALA CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Cut 3 pounds of chicken wings into 3 sections; save the wing tips for stock. Toss the wings with a little neutral oil to keep them from sticking.
• Heat a charcoal or gas grill; the fire should be moderately hot and the rack 4 to 6 inches from the heat. Leave one side of the grill cooler for indirect cooking.
• Put the wings on the cool side of the grill. Cover the grill, and cook, checking and turning once or twice, until most of the fat has been rendered and the wings are cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes.
• While the wings cook, combine 4 tablespoons melted butter, 1 tablespoon garam masala, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, 1 teaspoon minced garlic and some salt in a large bowl. (It should be the texture of a thin paste.)
• When the wings are cooked, add them to the bowl with the sauce, and toss to coat. Now put the wings on the hot part of the grill, and cook, uncovered, turning as necessary, until they're nicely browned on both sides.

CHICKEN IN WHITE CREAM SAUCE WITH GARAM MASALA

Steps:

• Mince onions, garlic, and ginger (set aside).
• Combine oil, cinnamon, cardamon, cloves, cumin, coriander seeds, bay leaves, peppercorns, and red chiles in a large skillet over a medium heat. Cook, stirring, until the cinnamon unfurls and the other ingredients are lightly brown (about 1-2 mins).
• Add onion mix and salt; continue cooking until onions are lightly brown (about 15 mins). Keep a cup of water nearby until the onion cooks. As the pieces caramalize in the bottom of pan and add 1 tsp of water at a time. Scrape the bottom of the pan and stir. Do this until the onions are golden.
• Add the ground coriander and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add 3 tblspns of yogurt and cook while stirring until the yogurt is blended. Continue adding yogurt in this manner until you've used all the yogurt.
• Add the chicken and cook while stirring (about 5 mins). Add hot water and stir. Bring to a boil then turn the heat down to low. Cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through (additional 5 mins).
• Stir in the garam masala and cook, stirring (2 mins). Stir in heavy cream and remove from the heat.
• Let the dish rest for about an hour. When ready to serve heat overa low heat and drizzle with a little heat cream.

GARAM MASALA CHICKEN BURGERS WITH TOMATO RELISH

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375F. Line a shallow baking dish with aluminum foil. Heat 2 teaspoons of oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add onion, 1/8 teaspoon of salt, garam masala, cumin and ground ginger; cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until the onion is soft and the spices are fragrant. Adjust the heat as needed so the onion cooks but does not brown. When onion is done, transfer half of the onion mixture to a medium bowl. Add the tomatoes, apple cider vinegar, water and brown sugar to the skillet. Increase the heat to medium so the liquid in the skillet is bubbling at the edges. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, until the tomatoes are soft and the flavors have blended. Remove from the heat, and transfer the relish to a small bowl. Mix in cilantro Add the chicken to the bowl containing the cooked onion mixture along with 2 tablespoons of the bread crumbs, the milk and the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt. Mix the ingredients to thoroughly combine everything. Have a plate ready for the chicken burgers. Spread the remaining 1/4 cup bread crumbs on a small plate. Working with one-fifth of the chicken mixture, form a burger-shaped patty 3/4 to 1 inch thick. Place the burger on the bread crumbs, turning to coat both sides. Transfer to a clean plate. Repeat with the remaining chicken mixture. Heat 1 to 2 teaspoons of oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until nicely browned on the first side. Turn the burgers over and cook for 1 minute to sear the second side, adding a teaspoon or so of oil as needed, then transfer the burgers to the foil-lined pan. Transfer the pan to the oven and bake until a meat thermometer inserted into the center of the burgers registers 170 degrees. Let the burgers rest for 10 minutes before serving. Top each burger with 2 to 3 tablespoons of the tomato relish.

GARAM MASALA CHICKEN WITH GRILLED SPINACH AND CORN

Steps:

• Wash and dry chicken pieces. Coat with olive oil. Sprinkle with garam masala and rub spice into chicken pieces. Place in plastic bag and let stand in refrigerator at least 2 hours or overnight. Preheat grill to 350F. Place chicken pieces on higher level of grill, not on level directly above charcoal or burners. Close lid and cook 30-45 minutes, until skin is crispy and chicken is cooked through. Meanwhile, wash spinach leaves and shake off excess moisture. Place spinach leaves (with small amount of moisture still clinging to leaves) in a foil grilling bag and place directly over burner. Let steam about 10 minutes until throughly wilted. Remove from heat and place in food processor. Combine garam masala and oil and rub on ears of corn. Bring husks up and place on grill to cook 20 minutes, turning as necessary. Remove from grill, remove husks and let cool. Puree spinach with creme fraiche. Remove corn kernels from ears and add to puree. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper. Puree can be rewarmed or served at room temperature.

CURRIED CHICKEN SALAD WITH GARAM MASALA BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375°. In a medium bowl, whisk the 2 cups of flour with the sugar, garam masala, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Using a pastry blender or 2 knives, cut in the butter until it is the size of small peas. Add the ‚ cup of buttermilk and stir until a dough forms.
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it 2 or 3 times. Roll or pat the dough into a 6-by-12-inch rectangle, about ‚-inch thick. Using a floured knife, cut the dough into 8 square biscuits. Brush the tops with buttermilk and transfer the biscuits to a baking sheet. Bake for about 18 minutes, until risen and golden. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
• Chicken.
• Fill a large pot with 3 quarts of water. Add the carrot, onion, peppercorns and bay leaf and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken and simmer over moderate heat until cooked through, about 30 minutes. Transfer the chicken to a plate and refrigerate until cool enough to handle. Reserve the broth for another use.
• Discard all of the chicken skin. Remove the meat from the bones and cut it into 1/2-inch pieces.
• In a medium bowl, mix the 1 cup of mayonnaise with the curry powder and lime juice. Stir in the chicken pieces, grapes, celery, cilantro and pistachios and season with salt and pepper. Serve the chicken salad with the Garam Masala Biscuits on the side. Alternatively, split the biscuits in half and spread them lightly with mayonnaise. Mound the chicken salad on the bottom halves and close the sandwiches. Serve right away.

GARAM MASALA CURRIED CHICKEN WITH PINEAPPLE AND PEAS

Steps:

• Heat the Ghee in a pot and fry all of the spices with the garlic.
• Add the chicken and brown it all over, then add the onion. Cook over low heat for 20 minutes.
• Stir in the remaining ingredients and simmer till the chicken is tender.
• At this point I often add a couple of hard boiled eggs cut in half.
• Serve with a good rice dish and mango chutney.