*  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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