Best Tandoori Chicken With Garlic Spinach Recipes

WEEKNIGHT TANDOORI CHICKEN

Weeknight Tandoori Chicken image

I almost never think to cook Indian food for some reason, but we received tandoori chicken in a Blue Apron box once and it turned out to be really good (love how those boxes help us branch out on occasion)! So I decided to make my own version of this flavorful recipe, and it's quick and easy enough for any busy weeknight.

Provided by Lisa Leake

Categories HarperCollins HarperCollins Dinner Chicken Coriander Cumin Tomato Spinach Coconut Quick & Easy Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil (or coconut oil)
1 (13-ounce) can coconut milk
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
2 ounces fresh spinach (about 2 to 2 1/2 cups)
6 servings brown rice, cooked according to package directions
Suggested accompaniments: Cilantro, mint leaves, and plain yogurt

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine the garlic powder, coriander, cumin, ginger, salt, and cayenne with a fork. Dredge the chicken in the spice mixture and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the chicken, sprinkle any remaining spices on top, and sear until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes on each side.
Add the coconut milk and tomato sauce, bring to a boil, and cover with a lid. Reduce the heat to low and cook until the chicken is done all the way through (no longer pink), 8 to 10 minutes.
Layer in bowls with brown rice on the bottom, then spinach, chicken, sauce, yogurt, and fresh herbs. Enjoy!

FAST TANDOORI CHICKEN

Fast Tandoori Chicken image

Here's a dead-simple weeknight meal that Mark Bittman came up with at the dawn of the century for fast tandoori chicken - chicken quickly marinated in yogurt and spices, then run under the broiler for less than 10 minutes. The whole process takes about an hour, but the active cooking time is around 20 minutes in total, and it makes for a delicious family meal when served with Basmati rice and some sautéed spinach.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories dinner, lunch, quick, times classics, main course, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups yogurt
2 teaspoons minced ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 teaspoons paprika
2 teaspoons ground coriander
Juice of a lime
Salt and fresh black pepper
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Minced cilantro, for garnish

Steps:

Heat broiler or grill. Combine yogurt, ginger, garlic, paprika, coriander, half the lime juice and salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Dredge chicken in yogurt mixture and marinate 5 to 60 minutes, as time allows.
If you're broiling, line a baking sheet with aluminum foil for easier cleanup. Put chicken breasts on pan, underside facing up; reserve marinade that does not cling to breasts. Broil 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Turn chicken, and spoon remaining marinade over. Broil on smooth side another 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned. Garnish, add remaining lime juice over chicken and serve, spooning the cooked marinade over the meat and, if you're serving it, over rice.
If grilling, cut marinade by half. Cook 3 to 4 minutes a side, until chicken browns and is cooked through, at times brushing with marinade. Garnish, add lime, serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 295, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 43 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 732 milligrams, Sugar 6 grams, TransFat 0 grams