Tandoori Chicken Pasta by @samsweetandspicetreats

35 min
Medium

4 servings

🛢️

30 ml

Oil

🧄

5 ml

Garlic Paste

🧅

70 g

Onion

🧊

350 g

Chicken Cubes

🌶️

15 ml

Tandoori Masala

🌿

1 g

Mixed Herbs

🌶️

1 g

Red Chili Crushed

🍅

38 ml

Tomato Paste

🍋

15 ml

Lemon Juice

🍲

180 ml

Chicken Stock

🍝

300 g

Pasta

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/15

    Cook 300 g pasta according to the package directions until al dente.

    pasta
    🥣colander

  2. Step 2/15

    Drain the cooked pasta in a colander and set it aside.

    pasta
    🥣colander

  3. Step 3/15

    Chop 1 small onion and cut 350 g chicken breast into bite-size cubes.

    onion
    chicken breast
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  4. Step 4/15

    Heat 2 tbsp cooking oil in a pot over medium heat.

    cooking oil
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    🥄wooden spoon

  5. Step 5/15

    Add 1 tsp garlic paste to the hot oil and stir for 30 seconds.

    garlic paste
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  6. Step 6/15

    Add the chopped onion and fry until translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes.

    onion
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  7. Step 7/15

    Add the cubed chicken breast and stir to coat it in the aromatics.

    chicken breast
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  8. Step 8/15

    Cook the chicken until it changes color and is opaque on the outside, about 4 to 5 minutes.

    chicken breast
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  9. Step 9/15

    Add 1 tbsp tandoori masala and 1 tsp mixed dried herbs.

    tandoori masala
    mixed dried herbs
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  10. Step 10/15

    Add 1/2 tsp crushed red chili and stir the spices through the chicken for 1 minute.

    crushed red chili
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  11. Step 11/15

    Stir in 2 1/2 tbsp tomato paste and 1 tbsp lemon juice.

    tomato paste
    lemon juice
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  12. Step 12/15

    Pour in 3/4 cup chicken stock and mix until the sauce is evenly combined.

    chicken stock
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    🥄wooden spoon

  13. Step 13/15

    Simmer the sauce until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce slightly thickens, about 6 to 8 minutes.

    chicken breast
    chicken stock
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  14. Step 14/15

    Add the cooked pasta and toss until it is coated with the tandoori chicken sauce.

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    chicken breast
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  15. Step 15/15

    Serve hot, either mixed together or with the pasta and sauce served separately.

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    chicken breast
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Composition

Ingredients

Types

Condiment, Vegetables, Spices, Fruit, Stock, Grains, Pasta

Ingredients

Oil, Garlic paste, Onion, Chicken cubes, Tandoori masala, Mixed herbs, Red chili crushed, Tomato paste, Lemon juice, Chicken stock, Pasta

Allergens

Mustard, Celery, Gluten, Wheat

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High protein, Halal

Calories

430 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 31g, Carbohydrates: 48g, Fat: 12g, Fiber: 3g, Sugar: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Sodium: 760mg, Potassium: 480mg, Iron: 2.8mg, Calcium: 45mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 12mg, Vitamin B6: 0.6mg, Vitamin B12: 0.3mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

15 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

35 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

15 steps

Equipments

Utensils

chef's knife, cutting board, measuring spoons, measuring cup, wooden spoon, colander

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Pasta Dish

Occasions

Dinner, Lunch, Ramadan, Iftar

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

Pakistani, Indian, Fusion

Geographic

Pakistan, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Tender, Saucy, Chewy

Flavors

Spicy, Smoky, Tangy, Savory, Herbaceous

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Discard after 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool promptly before refrigerating,Reheat chicken until piping hot), freezer : 2 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Freeze sauce and pasta separately for best texture,Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating)