Best 8 Zesty Ginger Tomato Chicken Recipes

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**Tantalize your taste buds with our zesty ginger tomato chicken, a flavorful symphony of tangy, savory, and aromatic flavors.**

This delectable dish showcases tender chicken morsels enveloped in a vibrant sauce that bursts with the freshness of tomatoes, the warmth of ginger, and a delightful medley of spices. Each bite is an explosion of zesty flavors, leaving you craving more. Alongside this main course, we present two equally enticing recipes: a refreshing cucumber salad with a zesty dressing that perfectly complements the richness of the chicken, and a creamy tomato soup that offers a velvety contrast to the tangy sauce. These recipes are a culinary journey that will leave you feeling satisfied and invigorated.

Let's cook with our recipes!

THE BEST CHICKEN TIKKA MASALA



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Chicken Tikka Masala is thought to have been created by a Bangladeshi chef in Glasgow in the 1960s. It's a spicy, tomato-based dish seasoned with garlic, ginger, fenugreek and garam masala. In this recipe we used fenugreek leaves for their nutty and slightly minty flavor. If you can't find them, substitute dried mint leaves and a pinch of ground fenugreek. Garam masala is a popular Indian spice blend that usually includes black and white pepper, cloves, cinnamon, mace, cardamom, bay, cumin and coriander. It's pretty easy to find in your local grocery store and most national spice companies.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 4h

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 24

1 1/4 cup whole milk yogurt
1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
4 teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder (see Cook's Note)
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 cloves garlic, finely grated
8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds)
4 tablespoons ghee (see Cook's Note)
1 large onion, sliced
2 serrano chiles, stemmed, seeded and chopped
Kosher salt
1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
4 cloves garlic, finely grated
2 teaspoons dried whole fenugreek leaves (see Cook's Note)
2 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
1 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
One 28-ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
1/4 cup heavy cream
Chopped cilantro leaves and tender stems, for serving
Basmati rice, for serving
Naan, for serving

Steps:

  • For the chicken marinade: Whisk together the yogurt, ginger, salt, chili powder, garam masala, pepper, turmeric and garlic in a large bowl until combined. Toss the chicken in the spiced yogurt marinade until evenly coated. Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 3 hours and up to 24. (Overnight works best.)
  • For the sauce: Melt the ghee in a large Dutch oven or wide heavy pot over medium heat. Add the onions and serrano, season with 1 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onions are golden and beginning to caramelize, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the ginger and garlic and cook, stirring, until very fragrant and the ginger starts to turn golden and sticks to the bottom of the pot, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the fenugreek leaves, garam masala, chili powder and paprika and cook, stirring occasionally, until very fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, breaking them up into pieces with a spoon, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has reduced by half and the tomatoes are very tender, about 30 minutes.
  • Let the hot sauce cool for about 5 minutes or so, then transfer it to a blender filling no more than halfway. (If your blender is small, you may need to work in batches.) Remove the center cap from the lid and place it on the blender. Cover the lid with a kitchen towel to catch splatters, and pulse until smooth. Add 1/4 cup heavy cream and puree until creamy. Pour into a clean pot and bring to a simmer. Season with salt.
  • Meanwhile, position a rack directly under the broiler and preheat to high. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and set a wire rack inside.
  • Arrange the chicken in a single layer on the rack. Broil until the chicken starts to brown in spots, 3 to 6 minutes per side (it will not be cooked through). Remove from the broiler. When cool enough to handle, cut the chicken into 1-inch pieces. Add the chicken to the simmering sauce, cover and cook until the chicken is cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Top the chicken and sauce with cilantro. Serve with rice and naan.

ONE-POT BRAISED CHICKEN WITH COCONUT MILK, TOMATO AND GINGER



One-Pot Braised Chicken With Coconut Milk, Tomato and Ginger image

Bone-in chicken thighs are a favorite go-to for weeknight meals, as they cook relatively quickly, are versatile and impart a lot of flavor in a short amount of time. Here, they are browned, then braised in a fragrant tomato-coconut broth flecked with ginger, garlic, cumin and cinnamon. The result is a rich, stew-like dish, which works nicely served over white rice. By cooking the rice as the chicken finishes braising, you can get everything on the table at the same time. A good squeeze of lime is not required, but it does give the dish a bright finish. Serve any remaining sauce at the table, with crusty bread for sopping.

Provided by Colu Henry

Categories     dinner, weeknight, poultry, main course

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 to 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs, at room temperature
Kosher salt and black pepper
2 tablespoons grapeseed or canola oil
1 medium red onion, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 (14-ounce) can cherry or diced tomatoes with their juices
1 (13-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk
Steamed white rice, for serving (optional)
3 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro
1 lime, quartered, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper. In a deep 12-inch skillet, heat the oil over medium-high. When the oil shimmers, add the chicken thighs, skin-side down, and cook, undisturbed, until nicely browned, 5 to 6 minutes. Flip and brown the other side, 4 to 5 minutes more. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
  • Turn heat to medium-low, add the onion and cook until softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, cinnamon and red-pepper flakes, and cook until the garlic and the spices are fragrant, about 1 minute. Season with salt.
  • Add the tomatoes with their juices and the coconut milk, and stir until combined, scraping up any brown bits that have formed at the bottom of the pan. Nestle the chicken back into the skillet along with any juices that have accumulated. Simmer, uncovered, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened slightly, 15 to 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Divide the rice, if using, among bowls and plate the chicken on top, spooning additional sauce over it. Scatter with cilantro and a squeeze of lime, if you like.

SPICY TOMATO CHICKEN (AYAM MASAK MERAH)



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This is a Malay/Indonesian dish which is spicy and sweet at the same time. Recipe was passed down to me by my mother-in-law, and although it doesn't quite taste the same as the way she makes it, my husband loves it!

Provided by phoenixfyre

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indonesian

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
salt to taste
¼ cup dried red chile peppers
3 fresh red chile pepper, finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 red onion, chopped
1 (3/4 inch thick) slice fresh ginger root
2 tablespoons sunflower seed oil
1 cinnamon stick
2 whole star anise pods
5 whole cloves
5 cardamom seeds
2 tomatoes, sliced
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 teaspoon white sugar, or to taste
½ cup water

Steps:

  • Rub the chicken with turmeric powder and salt. Set aside. Soak the dried red chile peppers in hot water until softened. Blend the softened dried chile, fresh red chile pepper, garlic, onion, and ginger in a blender to a paste.
  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the chicken in the hot oil until golden on all sides. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside. Remove excess oil from the skillet, leaving about 1 tablespoon. Cook and stir the chile paste with the cinnamon, star anise, cloves and cardamom seeds until fragrant. Return the chicken to the skillet. Stir in the water, adding more if needed. Toss in the tomatoes and stir in the ketchup and sugar. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until no the chicken longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 15 minutes. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 462.3 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Fat 29.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 33.6 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 183.1 mg, Sugar 7.4 g

SPICY TOMATO COCONUT CHICKEN RECIPE BY TASTY



Spicy Tomato Coconut Chicken Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: chicken, salt, pepper, olive oil, garlic, ginger, jalapeñoes, onion, tomato puree, coconut milk, chicken stock, fresh cilantro

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Dinner

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lb chicken, quartered
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon ginger
3 jalapeñoes, deseeded and diced
1 onion, chopped
1 ¼ cups tomato puree
1 cup coconut milk, unsweetened
1 cup chicken stock
fresh cilantro, or parsley, for garnish, chopped

Steps:

  • Salt and pepper chicken.
  • In a large pot, brown chicken in olive oil. Remove chicken and set aside.
  • In the same pot, add garlic, ginger, jalapeños and onions. Cook until translucent.
  • Pour in the tomato puree, unsweetened coconut milk and chicken broth.
  • Add the chicken back to the pot. Bring to a simmer. Cover and cook for 45 - 60 minutes.
  • Serve with rice. Garnish with cilantro or parsley.
  • Enjoy!

ZESTY GINGER TOMATO CHICKEN - SLOW COOKER



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Make and share this Zesty Ginger Tomato Chicken - Slow Cooker recipe from Food.com.

Provided by SkinnyMinnie

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 3h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 lbs skinless chicken drumsticks
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 4 quart slow cooker.
  • Drain ONE of the cans of diced tomatoes.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the drained and undrained tomatoes, the tapioca, ginger, parsley, garlic, red pepper and salt. Pour mixture over chicken in the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low setting for 6-7 hours or on high setting for 3-3 1/2 hours.
  • Skim off fat. Serve in shallow bowls on a bed of hot brown rice.

ZESTY GINGER TOMATO CHICKEN



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Make and share this Zesty Ginger Tomato Chicken recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Time 6h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

12 chicken drumsticks
2 (14 ounce) cans tomatoes
2 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
1 tablespoon snipped fresh cilantro or 1 tablespoon parsley
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
hot cooked brown rice

Steps:

  • Place chicken in slow cooker.
  • Drain 1 can of tomatoes. Chop tomatoes from both cans.
  • For sauce, in a medium bowl combine chopped tomatoes, juice from 1 can tomatoes, tapioca, ginger, cilantro, garlic, brown sugar, red pepper and salt. Pour over chicken.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours. Skim fat from sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.1, Fat 13, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 118.3, Sodium 351.3, Carbohydrate 13.2, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 9, Protein 29.5

SPICY ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS



Spicy Roasted Chicken Thighs image

Here, the bright and zesty flavors of lemon, tomato, ginger, jalapeño and garlic contrast beautifully with the rich, tender dark meat of the chicken. If you like your chicken skin extra crispy, slip it under the broiler for a few minutes after roasting. And yes, you can make this with chicken breasts, but we recommend the skin-on, bone-in variety, and keep a close eye on the time; they'll take less time to cook.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, easy, weekday, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 chicken thighs, with skin, pierced all over with a small knife
5 cloves garlic, peeled
1 2-inch piece fresh ginger root, peeled
1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded, or cayenne to taste
Juice and zest of 1 whole lemon
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander seeds or ground coriander

Steps:

  • Put chicken thighs in a bowl. Mince garlic, ginger and pepper. Toss with all remaining ingredients or put in a small food processor, and grind to a paste. (It is O.K. if the coriander seeds are not fully pulverized. They will add a little crunch.)
  • Rub mixture thoroughly into chicken. At this point, you can cover, and refrigerate for up to a day.
  • Heat oven to 400 degrees. Put thighs, skin side up, in a roasting pan. Roast for 35 to 45 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 682, UnsaturatedFat 31 grams, Carbohydrate 6 grams, Fat 50 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 50 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 598 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

INDIAN TOMATO CHICKEN



Indian Tomato Chicken image

Chicken pieces coated with many fragrant spices like turmeric, cardamom and cloves, then simmered in a tomato sauce. This dish is a family favorite. I have also taken it to potlucks and served it to guests in my home. Everyone asks for the recipe. It is a great slow cooker meal, too.

Provided by SHECOOKS2

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 2h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 large onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 slice fresh ginger root
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
1 (1 inch) piece cinnamon stick
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
2 bay leaves
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 skinless chicken thighs
1 (14.5 ounce) can whole peeled tomatoes, crushed

Steps:

  • Place onion, garlic and ginger in a food processor and process into a paste. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat, add onion paste and saute, stirring continuously, for about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in the cumin, turmeric, salt, pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves and nutmeg. Saute, stirring, for 1 to 2 minutes. Place chicken pieces in skillet and stir them around with the spice mixture until they are well coated.
  • Saute for another 4 minutes, then pour in the tomatoes with liquid and stir. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 to 2 hours, or until the oil has separated from the liquid. Stir occasionally. (Note: If you simmer uncovered, the sauce will thicken; add water, or keep covered while simmering.)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 133.6 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 57.3 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 546.9 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh ginger, tomatoes, and chicken will give your dish the best flavor.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the chicken, make sure to give each piece enough space so that it can brown evenly.
  • Cook the chicken until it is cooked through: Use a meat thermometer to check that the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Add the tomatoes and ginger at the end of cooking: This will help to preserve their flavor and prevent them from becoming overcooked.
  • Serve the chicken immediately: This dish is best enjoyed fresh out of the pan.

Conclusion:

This Zesty Ginger Tomato Chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The ginger and tomatoes give the chicken a bright and flavorful taste, and the pan sauce is perfect for spooning over rice or noodles. With its simple ingredients and quick cooking time, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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