Recipe
Chicken Tandoori with Masala Mashed Potatoes & Salad Greens
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 30 min
Serves: 4
Mashed potatoes loaded with peppers and cilantro pair deliciously well with the smoky flavours of Tandoori-style chicken. Marinating chicken in a yogurt mixture contributes delicious flavour and tenderness.
Contributed By: Developed for CFC by Nancy Guppy, RD, MHSc
Ingredients
Chicken Tandoori with Masala Mashed Potatoes & Salad Greens:
1 lb (0.5 kg)
bone-in, skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup (60 mL)
plain yogurt, 2–4% MF
1/4 tsp (1.25 mL)
salt
1 tsp (5 mL)
ginger, peeled, minced
1 tsp (5 mL)
garam masala
1/2 tsp (2.5 mL)
paprika
1 tsp (5 mL)
chili powder
1/4 tsp (1.25 mL)
turmeric
1 tsp (5 mL)
cumin seeds
1 tbsp (15 mL)
lemon juice
Masala Mashed Potatoes:
5
red potatoes, medium, with skin, chopped
2 tbsp (30 mL)
cilantro, fresh, minced
1/4 tsp (1.25 mL)
salt
1 tbsp (15 mL)
red hot chili pepper(s), seeded, chopped
2 tbsp (30 mL)
butter
2 cups (500 mL)
mixed salad greens
1 cup (250 mL)
cherry tomatoes, halved
1
lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
Chicken Tandoori with Masala Mashed Potatoes & Salad Greens
1
Preheat oven to 475°F (240°C).
2
Make 2 slits into the flesh of each skinless chicken thigh. Place bone side down in a large baking dish and set aside.
3
Mix together yogurt, salt, ginger, garam masala, paprika, chili powder, turmeric, cumin seeds and lemon juice and mix well. If you want a hotter, brighter coloured chicken dish you can add more spices. Cover chicken pieces with marinade, turn to coat well. Marinate in fridge for at least an hour or preferably overnight. A plastic resealable bag works well for marinating the chicken.
4
Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through, browned on top and the it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Masala Mashed Potatoes
1
Cook potatoes in plenty of water until tender enough to be mashed. Remove from heat and drain.
2
Mash the potatoes leaving them somewhat chunky! Add minced cilantro, salt, chili pepper and butter and use a fork to mix into the mashed potatoes.
3
Place salad greens around perimeter of a medium serving platter. Pile grilled tandoori chicken in centre. Place scoops of masala potatoes around the edge of the platter. Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes and the lime wedges.