Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Baked Chicken

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INGREDINETS :

  • Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
  • Red Chilly powder – 1 tsp
  • Coriander powder – 1 tsp
  • Ginger, finely chopped  –  1” piece
  • Garlic pods, finely chopped  – 2 nos
  • Cinnamon Stick – 1”
  • Cloves – 2 nos
  • Fennel powder – 1/2 tsp
  • bay leaf – 1 no
  • Salt –  1/4 tsp
  • Chicken Breast – 1

To garnish:

  • Red bell pepper – 1/4 part ( cut into 2 inch pieces)
  • Yellow bell pepper – 1/4 ( cut into 2 inch pieces)
  • Orange bell pepper – 1/4 ( cut into 2 inch pieces)
  • Diced onion – 1/4 cup ( cut into 2 inch pieces)

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METHOD:

  • Heat a small pan in low-medium flame and add turmeric powder,coriander powder,red chilly powder,fennel powder,and roast well till become golden brown color.
  • Allow the roasted powders to cool for 5 minutes.
  • Place cloves,cinnamon stick, bay leaf, ginger, garlic and roasted powders  to your small mixer jar and grind it well to get a fine paste by adding 1 or 2 tbsp of water. Keep it aside.
  • Wash well  & cut the chicken breast into 2-inch pieces.
  • Now marinate the chicken pieces  with ground thick paste. Rub the marinade all over , coating all the chicken pieces well. Place in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
  • Now place  the chicken pieces in an 8-in. square baking dish coated with cooking spray; lightly coat chicken with butter-flavored spray.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 25 to 30 minutes or until a meat thermometer reads 170°.Rest it for a few minutes before plating.
  • Meanwhile place all the bell peppers and onion in a greased round baking pan and bake for 10 to 15 minutes. 
  • Place the chicken on a serving platter and garnish with  baked red, yellow and orange bell peppers and diced onion. Serve immediately.

 

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