ROAST CARDAMOM CHICKEN

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The spices in this dish are amazing and the yogurt helps to make the meat extra tender. Remember to leave time for the chicken to marinate. Thanks to the British chef Nigel Slater for this recipe.

Provided by Sackville

Categories     Chicken

Time 2h30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 pieces chicken (breasts are my favourite)
250 ml plain yogurt
2 tablespoons water
2 teaspoons salt
1 inch gingerroot, chopped
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
6 cardamom pods, the seeds of
1 teaspoon cumin seed
3 teaspoons coriander
1 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/4 cup mint leaf

Steps:

  • Put the whole peppercorns, cardamom seeds and cumin in a spice mill and grind them into a fine powder. You can also do this with a mortar and pestle.
  • Put the water in a blender along with the salt, ginger, garlic, cayenne, vinegar and ground spices.
  • Blend to a smooth paste.
  • Put the yogurt in a bowl large enough to hold the chicken.
  • Stir in the spice paste.
  • Add the chicken and make sure all pieces are covered in the marinade.
  • Break the cinnamon stick in two and tuck it in with the chicken.
  • Cover and marinate for at least two hours and as much as overnight.
  • Set the oven to 220 C or 425°F.
  • Bake the chicken in a shallow dish for 30 minutes or until cooked through.
  • The yogurt should have formed a dark brown crust.
  • Sprinkle with mint leaves.

Afaq Sani
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This dish is a great way to impress your guests. The chicken is so flavorful and juicy, and the cardamom adds a unique and delicious flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jacob Towers
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's now my go-to roast chicken recipe. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the cardamom adds a really nice touch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Joy Gold
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This recipe is a must-try for anyone who loves cardamom. The chicken is incredibly flavorful and juicy, and the cardamom adds a unique and delicious flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Abigail Liebenberg
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I was looking for a new roast chicken recipe and this one caught my eye. I'm so glad I tried it! The chicken was so flavorful and juicy. The cardamom added a really nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Shamrock Mitchell
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I'm not a big fan of cardamom, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did! The cardamom flavor was subtle and really complemented the chicken. The chicken was also very juicy and tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Sk night
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This recipe is a great way to change up your usual roast chicken routine. The cardamom adds a really nice flavor to the chicken, and the crispy skin is to die for. I will definitely be making this again.


Gaurati Rai
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is always juicy and flavorful, and the cardamom adds a unique and delicious flavor. I highly recommend this recipe.


Radhika Thakuri
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This dish was a disappointment. The chicken was dry and the cardamom flavor was overpowering. I would not recommend this recipe.


Shannon Gadson
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of cardamom, but I'm so glad I did! The cardamom flavor was subtle and really complemented the chicken. The chicken was also very juicy and tender. I will definitely be making this ag


Gideon Winifred
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This recipe is easy to follow and the chicken turned out perfectly. I loved the crispy skin and the cardamom flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Ssebayiga kb
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The chicken was so moist and tender, and the cardamom gave it a really nice flavor. I will definitely be making this again.


Allyssa Wilderman
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This roast chicken recipe is an absolute keeper. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, with a crispy skin that everyone loved. The cardamom added a unique and delicious flavor that really set this dish apart from other roast chicken recipes I've tried


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