🍽 Red Hot Curried Chicken Recipe
Description: A tantalizing party dish awaits you with our Red Hot Curried Chicken! This culinary masterpiece involves marinating succulent chicken the night before, ensuring that on the day of your gathering, all that’s left to do is sizzle it in a scorching oven. Elevate the experience by serving it alongside zesty lemon wedges and a crisp green salad, creating a feast that will undoubtedly impress your guests.
Time Table:
| Step | Activity | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prep the chicken | 10 mins |
| 2 | Marinate overnight | – |
| 3 | Preheat oven | – |
| 4 | Bake first 15 minutes | 15 mins |
| 5 | Turn over and bake | 15 mins |
| 6 | Total Cooking Time | 40 mins |
Ingredients:
- 1 whole chicken, skinned
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2/3 cup garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp curry powder
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp garam masala
- 2 tsp salt
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 729.2
- Fat: 54.8g
- Saturated Fat: 15.1g
- Cholesterol: 219.2mg
- Sodium: 800.7mg
- Carbohydrates: 4.7g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Sugar: 2.3g
- Protein: 52.1g
Instructions:
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Begin by meticulously skinning the chicken pieces, then make two slits into each piece for optimal marination absorption.
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Artfully arrange the prepared chicken pieces in a glass or ceramic dish, generously pouring the invigorating lemon juice over them.
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In a culinary dance of flavors, combine the remaining ingredients – plain yogurt, minced garlic cloves, olive oil, curry powder, paprika, ground ginger, garam masala, and salt. Luxuriously pour this tantalizing sauce over the chicken pieces, ensuring each morsel is thoroughly coated.
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With a sense of anticipation, cover the dish with plastic wrap, allowing the chicken to bask in the flavors as it chills overnight, absorbing the essence of the marinade.
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On the day of your gastronomic celebration, preheat the oven to a blistering 425°F, creating the perfect environment for the chicken to achieve a golden, flavorful exterior.
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Gently remove the chicken from its flavorful marinade and artfully arrange the pieces on a baking sheet, a canvas for culinary perfection.
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Bake the chicken for the first 15 minutes, letting the aromas waft through your kitchen. Skillfully turn over the pieces and let them continue their journey for another 15 minutes or until they reach the desired tenderness.
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As the oven works its magic, prepare a fresh garden salad, a delightful companion to the spiciness of the curried chicken.
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Once the timer chimes the symphony of a perfectly cooked dish, proudly present the Red Hot Curried Chicken alongside the crisp garden salad.
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Gather your guests, share stories, and savor the symphony of flavors you’ve crafted. This dish is not just a recipe; it’s an experience, a culinary journey that transcends the ordinary and leaves an indelible mark on your gatherings.
🎉 Enjoy your Red Hot Curried Chicken extravaganza! 🎉
