*  Exported from  MasterCook II  *

                             Silken Chicken

Recipe By     : Madhur Jaffrey
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:15
Categories    : Indian                           Poultry

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  4                    boneless and skinned Chicken breasts
    1/2  tap           salt
  2      tbsp          lemon juice
  4      tbsp          heavy cream
    1/2  tsp           garam masala
    1/4  tsp           cayenne pepper
  1      clove         garlic -- Peeled And Smashed
    1/2  tsp           ginger -- peeled grated
    1/4  tsp           ground roasted cumin seeds
                       generous squeeze lemon juice
         pinch         salt
         pinch         ground black pepper
         pinch         ground roasted cumin seeds
         pinch         cayenne
         pinch         amchhoor powder (opional}

Cut 3 diagonal slits across the tops of each chicken breast.Prick the
chicken pieces with sharp point of small knife.Rub the chicken with salt
and lemon juice. Leave for 15 mjinutes.
Meanwhile combine the cream. garam marsala, cayenne,garlic,ginger and
cumin in a bowl. Pour over chicken in a plastic bag and leave to
marinate for 12 hours or over night
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
Lay chicken pieces in a shallow non stick pan. On top of each
piece,sprinkle lemon juice,salt,black pepper,garam masala,and cumin.
Place pan on top third of oven and bake for 15 minutes

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