Easy Garam Masala Chicken With Spinach Recipes

EASY CHICKEN CURRY

Steps:

• Chop the chicken into bite-size chunks and place in a mixing bowl.
• Add the yogurt and half of the spices (the other half will be used in the curry sauce), salt and pepper and mix well.
• Cover and allow to marinate for at least 10 minutes but up to 24 hours in the fridge.
• In a large, deep braiser/pan, heat a splash of oil then brown the chicken on both sides in batches.
• Remove from the pan then add the onion, garlic and ginger to the pan and cook until soft and fragrant.
• Add a splash of water to lift the "fond" left over from the chicken from the bottom of the pan.
• Add the remaining spices and cook for 1 minute then pour in the tomatoes.
• Bring to a simmer then season with salt, pepper and sugar.
• Add the chicken back in to the sauce and pour in the cream.
• Reduce the heat and allow to simmer for 15 minutes until the sauce has thickened slightly and the chicken is cooked through.
• Serve with yogurt, coriander/cilantro, rice and roti or naan bread.

EASY GARAM MASALA CHICKEN WITH SPINACH

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a wok or deep pan over medium heat to medium-high heat. Add the onions, garlic and ginger, along with the garam masala, curry powder, coriander, paprika, cayenne, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion softens.
• Add the cubed chicken breast and the tomato paste to the pan. Cook for a few minutes to brown the chicken a little. Stir in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Cover with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes over medium to medium-low heat.
• Add the coconut milk and mix to combine. Continue to cook on a low simmer for 10 minutes. Then add the spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes, until wilted. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro and serve the garam masala chicken over whole grain basmati rice. Enjoy!

CHICKEN MASALA

Steps:

• Clean and wash chicken well. Drain completely so no water remains.
• Marinate with ginger garlic paste, turmeric, red chilli powder, salt, yogurt, chicken masala or garam masala.
• Cover & set aside for about 45 mins to 1 hour. It can also be left overnight in the refrigerator.
• Heat oil in a pan or pot. Saute cloves, cinnamon, cardamoms and bay leaf in hot oil for a min. You can also add curry leaves if you have.
• Next add in green chilies and onions. Saute them until the onions turn completely golden.
• Add ginger garlic paste and saute until the raw smell goes off.
• Pour the tomato puree. Then add salt, red chili powder and garam masala as well.
• Saute this very well until the mixture begins to leave the pan.
• At this stage you can also see oil getting separated from the mixture.
• Add marinated chicken and saute for 4 to 5 mins on a medium flame.
• Turn the flame to completely low and cook covered for 5 mins.
• Turn the chicken pieces and mix everything well. Add coriander leaves or mint leaves and give a stir.
• Cover the pan again and continue to cook on a low heat until chicken is completely cooked to soft and tender. Chicken gets cooked in its own moisture, so don't need to add water.
• Add half tsp more garam masala and chilli powder while cooking the tomato puree.
• Add little hot water or coconut milk to make a gravy. Cook until the gravy turns thick.
• Serve hot with steamed rice, roti, sliced onion wedges and lemon.

EASY INSTANT POT® CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA

Steps:

• Combine chicken, yogurt, garam masala, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and ginger in a bowl; toss until fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add chicken with marinade; cook until tender, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes.
• Place tomato sauce, garlic, garam masala, paprika, turmeric, and salt in the pot; stir until well combined. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 10 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Remove lid and select Saute function. Pour in cream; stir well. Simmer until sauce has thickened, about 4 minutes.

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).