Chicken Madras
Indian Indian - Chicken Curries

Chicken Madras

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

A bold, fiery curry infused with roasted red chillies, crushed garlic, and a tangy spiced tomato gravy with vibrant green peppers.

Ingredients

  • • 500 g diced chicken breast
  • • 2 medium onions, (peeled and diced)
  • • 1 green chilli, (deseeded and diced)
  • • 4 garlic cloves, (peeled and crushed)
  • • 2 cm ginger, (peeled and finely grated)
  • • 400 g chopped tomatoes
  • • 200 ml boiling water
  • • 1 chicken stock cube
  • • 2 tbsp tomato puree
  • • 1 tbsp garam masala
  • • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • • 2 tsp ground coriander
  • • 1 tsp turmeric
  • • 1 tsp mild chilli powder
  • • 1 tsp white granulated sweetener
  • • 1 tsp cider vinegar
  • • 10 g fresh coriander
  • • low-calorie cooking spray

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Spray a frying pan with low-calorie cooking spray and set on a medium heat. Add the onions and garlic and fry for 5 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Add the chilli and ginger and fry for a further 5 minutes. Add all the spices and fry for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the chicken and fry for 4 minutes until browned on all sides.

3
Phase 3

To the boiling water add the stock cube, tomato puree, cider vinegar and sweetener. Stir to combine.

4
Phase 4

Pour the stock mixture and chopped tomatoes into the pan and stir.

5
Phase 5

Bring to the boil, then lower the heat and simmer for 15 minutes. The sauce should be thickened and chicken cooked through.

6
Phase 6

Sprinkle over the coriander and serve with your choice of accompaniment.