Tandoori chicken on rocket recipe

Tandoori Chicken on Rocket recipe

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This recipe for Tandoori chicken on rocket is a delicious and flavorful dish that combines the bold flavors of Indian spices with the freshness of rocket leaves. The chicken is marinated in a yogurt-based mixture infused with aromatic spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric, which gives it a vibrant red color and a rich, smoky taste. Served on a bed of peppery rocket leaves, this dish is a perfect balance of heat, tanginess, and freshness.

Keywords: Tandoori chicken, rocket, Indian spices, yogurt marinade, flavorful.

Tandoori chicken on rocket recipe details

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Ingredients

4	chicken breast fillets, each one 200 g
	olive oil
	Tandoori Masala
	salt and pepper
3	shallots, finely diced
1 sprig(s)	rosemary
1 tsp	tomato puree
	sugar
400 ml	port wine
250 g	rocket

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 150°C.

Season the chicken breast with Tandoori Masala and salt. In a skillet sear the chicken in a little olive oil from all sides.

Place the chicken in a casserole dish and transfer into the preheated oven for 12 minutes.

In the skillet, sauté the diced shallots and add the rosemary and the tomato purée. Add a little sugar and allow to caramelise slightly, then deglaze with the port wine. Cook for approximately 15 minutes until he sauce thickens. Remove the rosemary sprig.

Dress the rocket with olive oil and pepper and arrange on the plates. Carve the chicken and serve on the rocket drizzled with the sauce.

Serve with fresh bread.

Preparation time:
ca. 30 min
Cooking / Baking Time:
ca. 30 min
Grade of difficulty:
medium
Calories per portion:
n/a