Chicken Bombay Lighter Recipes

BOMBAY CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large shallow dish, combine the first 11 ingredients. Add the chicken; turn to coat. Refrigerate, covered, overnight., Drain chicken, discarding marinade. , On a lightly oiled grill rack, grill chicken, covered, over medium-hot heat for 10-15 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°-175°.

CHICKEN BOMBAY (OAMC)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, except chicken, in a small sauce pan. Heat over medium heat until smooth and slightly warmed.
• Roll each piece of chicken into the sauce and place in a greased, 9x13 inch baking pan.
• Bake uncovered for 30 minutes at 375°F
• Spread remaining sauce over chicken and bake for an additional half hour or until chicken is done.
• To freeze: after casserole has cooled, label and freeze for up to 4 months.
• To serve: thaw overnight and bake until heated through add an additional 30-45 minutes if baking from frozen.

CHICKEN BOMBAY (LIGHTER)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients, except chicken, in a small sauce pan.
• Heat over medium heat until smooth and slightly warmed.
• Roll each piece of chicken into the sauce and place in a greased, 9 x 13-inch baking pan.
• Bake uncovered for 30 minutes at 375°F (Cook for less time if you are using chicken breast tenders).
• Spread remaining sauce over chicken and bake for a few more minutes until chicken is done.
• To freeze: Prepare sauce ingredients in a small zip-top bag. Put chicken breasts in a larger zip-top freezer bag. Put both bags together into another bag with cooking directions inside as well. Label and freeze for up to 4 months. To serve: thaw overnight in refrigerator. Drain chicken and proceed with step 2 above.

POT-ROAST BOMBAY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 6. Put the chicken on a chopping board and, using your hands, rub the skin generously with half the spice paste. Season well, tie the legs together and set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large flameproof casserole dish over a medium heat. Add the onion and a good pinch of salt and cook for 5 mins or until beginning to soften. Add the tomatoes, fenugreek seeds, ginger and remaining spice paste, and cook for 3 mins more. Stir through the coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken and the potatoes to the dish, and cook in the oven for 20 mins, uncovered.
• Lower the heat to 180C/160C fan/ gas 4 and cook for 55 mins more. Check that the meat is cooked by cutting through one of its legs - the flesh shouldn't be pink.
• Remove the chicken and place on a chopping board. Stir the spinach through the sauce and leave to rest for 5 mins. Put the chicken back in the dish, top with the coriander and carve at the table. Serve with poppadums and chutney, if you like.

BOMBAY CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a resealable plastic bag, combine the first 11 ingredients.
• Add the chicken and seal bag and turn to coat.
• Refrigerate overnight.
• Rub grill rack with oil or coat with cooking spray before starting the grill.
• Drain and discard marinade.
• Grill chicken, covered, over medium-hot heat for 15 minutes.
• Turn and grill 10-15 minutes longer or until juices run clear.