Let’s Talk Recipes - Chicken Tikka ‘Mo Salah’

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Robert North - Being a massive Liverpool supporter and a super fan of Mo Salah, this is the signature dish in our house when a big match hits the screen. Lovingly created is the mouth watering Chicken Tikka with the secret Mo Salah twist, though not a secret anymore! Always enjoyed with a few beers.

HANDS-ON TIME 30 MINS
COOK TIME 30 MINS

INGREDIENTS (SERVES 2)

• 4 chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp butter
• 2 tbsp cumin
• 2 tbsp paprika
• 1 tbsp coriander
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup plain yoghurt
• juice of 1 lemon
• 6 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp ground ginger
• 1 can of tomatoes
• ½ cup double cream
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut chicken breasts into 2 inch chunks.
2. Mix spices - cumin, paprika, coriander, turmeric, cayenne and salt into a bowl.
3. Mix the chicken chunks with ½ spice mix, yoghurt and juice of one lemon. Leave to marinate for 1 hr.
4. In a large saucepan heat the butter and spices on a medium heat for 1 min.
5. Add the chopped garlic, ginger, tomatoes and cream.
6. Simmer on a low heat for 10 mins.
7. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook in the oil for 10 mins, until golden brown.
8. Add the cooked chicken to the sauce.
9. Serve with boiled rice and naan bread.

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