Cumin Scented Chicken Recipes

CUMIN-SCENTED CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• Pull the skin off the chicken using kitchen paper to get a good grip. Set the chicken aside. Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat - a wok is great for this. Fry the cumin seeds for just a few secs until they give off a lovely nutty aroma, then tip in the onions and turn the heat down low. Cook with the lid on until the onions are soft and squidgy, but not yet starting to colour - 10 mins.
• Scatter in the ginger, garlic and chillies and fry for a minute or so, then sprinkle in the turmeric, garam masala and paprika. Stir in the chicken and peppers and continue frying for about 10 mins until the spice mixture clings to the chicken and the onions turn russet brown. Add a splash of water if they start to catch on the bottom of the pan.
• Stir the tomato purée into the yogurt, turn down the heat a fraction and swirl the yogurt into the pan followed by 125ml/4fl oz cold water. Bring to a simmer and cook gently without a lid for about 30-35 mins until the chicken is tender, stirring in a little more water if the sauce becomes dry - it should thicken and take on a warm reddish tinge. Add salt if you want to. (Will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days.) Reheat in a covered casserole in the oven at 200C/fan 180C/gas 6 for 20-30 mins or until bubbling (you may need to stir in a splash of water if the sauce is too thick). Scatter over coriander before serving.

SPICE RUBBED CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CUMIN SCENTED CABBAGE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Mix together 1 teaspoon of the salt, with the coriander and turmeric, rub spice mixture all over the chicken and season with black pepper. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs on both sides until golden brown, about 6 minutes total, and transfer to a plate. Reduce heat to medium, remove pan from heat and add the cumin seeds and cook until golden brown and aromatic, about 15 seconds. Add the scallions, return pan to heat and cook until softened, about 1 minute. Add the cabbage and remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, toss together, and wilt slightly, about 2 minutes. Nestle seared chicken thighs into cabbage, place pan in oven and cook in until the chicken is cooked through and the cabbage is tender, about 10 to 12 minutes, the chicken should register 160 degrees on an instant-read meat thermometer. Sprinkle with the cilantro, lemon juice, and pepper. Serve hot.

CUMIN SCENTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat pan and dry-roast 1 tablespoons of the cumin seeds until they turn fragrant - set aside.
• Heat the oil in a pan and fry the remaining cumin seeds, peppercorns and cardamoms, till aromatic.
• Add the chillies, garlic and ginger.
• Add the ground coriander and cumin, and salt, and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
• Add the chicken pieces, stir and mix thoroughly with the spices.
• Cover pan and simmer for 20 minutes approximately.
• Add the garam masala and the reserved cumin seeds (from the first step), and allow to cook an additional 5 minutes.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with a raita on the side if desired.

CUMIN CRUSTED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk together the whole cumin, lemon juice, 1/2 cup olive oil, honey, and pepper in a medium baking dish. Add the chicken and turn to coat. Cover, and marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat a large ovenproof saute pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade and wipe off any excess. Combine the ground cumin, cotija, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Dust the chicken on the skin side with the mixture.
• Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet. Place the chicken, skin side down, in the pan and cook until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Turn over and place in the oven. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until just cooked through.

CUMIN CHICKEN

Steps:

• Mix 1 teaspoon cumin, oregano and garlic salt; sprinkle over both sides of chicken. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Brown chicken on both sides. , In a small bowl, mix picante sauce, water, bouillon and remaining cumin; pour over chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until a thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, 8-12 minutes., Remove chicken from pan; keep warm. Bring sauce to a boil; cook, uncovered, until thickened, stirring occasionally, 3-4 minutes. Serve with chicken.

SMOKY CUMIN BAKED CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk garlic, lime juice, red pepper flakes, oil, salt and pepper together together in a bowl for the marinade and coat the chicken pieces thoroughly. Set aside for 30 to 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Coat a baking dish with nonstick spray.
• Heat oil for sauce in a skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic until onion is golden brown and soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add sliced mushrooms and saute until soft, about 1 minute.
• Add tomatoes, cumin, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Pout in chicken broth and red wine and cook on high heat until red wine reduces. To thicken the sauce, add cornstarch and whisk quickly so there are no lumps. Cook until the sauce is medium thick.
• Arrange the chicken pieces in the prepared baking dish in one single layer. Pour sauce over the chicken and spread evenly. Top with bread crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
• Bake in the preheated oven until bread crumbs are brown and chicken is no longer pink in the centers, 25 to 30 minutes.

FRENCH FARMHOUSE GARLIC CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat oil over medium-high heat and add chicken and garlic (yes the whole cloves).
• Cook chicken until just brown on each side, turning once.
• Slowly add the 1/2 cup wine or broth, the 1/2 cup broth, lemon juice, basil and oregano.
• Cover and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes or until chicken is tender and no longer pink.
• Transfer chicken and garlic to a warm serving platter; and keep warm.
• In small bowl, stir together the flour and 2 tablespoons wine or broth.
• Stir in a couple of tablespoons of hot pan juices.
• Stir this mixture into remaining juices in pan.
• Bring to a boil.
• Cook and stir for 1 minute.
• Spoon over chicken.

CUMIN-SCENTED STIR-FRIED BEEF WITH CELERY

Steps:

• Halve steak lengthwise if large. Slice across the grain about 1/8 inch thick.
• Toss beef with 1/2 teaspoon soy sauce, 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch, and a pinch of salt.
• Stir together rice wine, remaining 2 teaspoon soy sauce, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch.
• Heat wok over high heat until smoking, then pour 1 teaspoon oil down side and swirl to coat. Add beef in 1 layer and cook, turning occasionally, until browned, less than 1 minute. Transfer to a bowl.
• Add remaining teaspoon oil to wok, then add ginger, garlic, cumin, and red-pepper flakes and stir-fry 15 seconds. Add celery and stir-fry 1 minute, then add beef and juices and stir-fry 15 seconds. Stir rice-wine mixture, then pour into wok and stir-fry until sauce is bubbling, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat and stir in celery leaves.

SHEET-PAN CHICKEN WITH JAMMY TOMATOES AND PANCETTA

Steps:

• Heat oven to 425 degrees. Season chicken all over with salt, and place on a rimmed baking sheet.
• Smash all the garlic cloves with the side of a knife and peel them. Finely grate one garlic clove and put it in a small bowl. Stir in the 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice, paprika, oregano, brown sugar (if using) and cumin. Pour over chicken, tossing to coat.
• Add tomatoes and remaining smashed, peeled garlic cloves to baking sheet, spreading them out around the chicken. Season tomatoes lightly with salt and drizzle with a little more olive oil. Scatter pancetta on top.
• Roast until chicken is golden and cooked through, about 30 to 35 minutes. After 15 minutes, stir the tomatoes and pancetta, but don't disturb the chicken.
• Transfer chicken to plates. Stir the tomatoes and pancetta around in the pan, scraping up all the delicious browned bits from the bottom and sides, and stir in the herbs and black pepper to taste. Taste and add salt, if needed, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, if you like. Spoon tomatoes, garlic and pancetta over the chicken to serve.