Silken Chicken

* Exported from MasterCook II *

Silken Chicken

Recipe By : Madhur Jaffrey
Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:15
Categories : Indian Poultry

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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4 boneless and skinned Chicken breasts
1/2 tap salt
2 tbsp lemon juice
4 tbsp heavy cream
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 clove garlic -- Peeled And Smashed
1/2 tsp ginger -- peeled grated
1/4 tsp ground roasted cumin seeds
generous squeeze lemon juice
pinch salt
pinch ground black pepper
pinch ground roasted cumin seeds
pinch cayenne
pinch amchhoor powder (opional}

Cut 3 diagonal slits across the tops of each chicken breast.Prick the
chicken pieces with sharp point of small knife.Rub the chicken with salt
and lemon juice. Leave for 15 mjinutes.
Meanwhile combine the cream. garam marsala, cayenne,garlic,ginger and
cumin in a bowl. Pour over chicken in a plastic bag and leave to
marinate for 12 hours or over night
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Lay chicken pieces in a shallow non stick pan. On top of each
piece,sprinkle lemon juice,salt,black pepper,garam masala,and cumin.
Place pan on top third of oven and bake for 15 minutes

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