Gordon Ramsay’s Chicken Madras is a spicy Indian curry made with chicken pieces, tomatoes, and a blend of spices like cumin, coriander, and turmeric. The dish takes about 1 hour to prepare and cook, and it serves approximately 4 to 6 people.
💗 The Benefits Of Trying This Delicious Recipe
- Flavorful Experience: Spices and herbs offer a rich, complex taste.
- Quick to Make: Takes under an hour for a gourmet meal.
- Nutritious: Chicken provides protein, while spices offer various health benefits.
❓ What Is Gordon Ramsay Chicken Madras Recipe?
Gordon Ramsay’s Chicken Madras features chicken in a zesty tomato sauce, spiced with cumin, coriander, and turmeric needs to be cooked under an hour.
🍗 Gordon Ramsay Chicken Madras Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 onions peeled and finely chopped
- 1 inch block of fresh root ginger peeled and grated or finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves peeled and finely chopped – Depends how much garlic you like.
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 pound ripe tomatoes chopped or tin of chopped tomatoes
- 1 1/4 cups water
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 handful Coriander leaves to garnish
- 2-4 red chilies finely chopped – You can de-seed if you prefer, but this will make it not as spicy
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 3 teaspoons hot chili powder, to taste Adding more or less will vary the hotness
- 6 curry leaves
- 1/2 juice Juice of half a lemon or lime
👩🍳 How To Make Gordon Ramsay Chicken Madras
1. Add the salt and pepper to the chicken and cut it into strips or cubes.
2. In a big pan, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook them until they begin to soften.
3. After you add the garlic, ginger, and chilies, cook for another two to three minutes.
4. Put in the curry leaves, chili powder, turmeric, cumin, and coriander. Cook for about one minute.
5. Put the chicken in the pan and cook it until it turns golden brown all over.
6. Put in some water and chopped tomatoes. Then raise the heat and let it boil.
7. Once the water starts to boil, turn down the heat to a simmer, cover the pan, and stir it every now and then.
8. Let the sauce cook for 20 to 30 minutes. If it gets too thick or sticks, add water.
9. After you add the garam masala, wait 5 minutes and then serve. Fill up with water as needed
10. Mix in the lime or lemon juice, then top with chopped cilantro and serve.
💭 Recipe Tips
- Chicken Prep: Marinate the chicken in some spices for added flavor before cooking.
- Onion Cooking: Cook the onions until they’re really soft for a smoother sauce.
- Spice Level: Adjust the chili powder and red chilies according to your heat preference.
- Curry Leaves: Don’t skip these, as they add a unique flavor.
- Tomato Choice: Use ripe, fresh tomatoes for a fresher taste or canned for convenience.
- Simmering: Keep an eye on the sauce’s consistency, adding water if it gets too thick.
🍚 What To Serve With Chicken Madras?
Serve Chicken Madras with steamed basmati rice, naan bread, or roti a side of cucumber raita or a simple green salad can also complement the spicy flavors well.
🎚 How To Store Chicken Madras?
- In the fridge. After cooling, wrap the Chicken Madras in plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container keep it refrigerated for 3 days.
- In the freezer. To avoid freezer burn, firmly cover the Chicken Madras in plastic and aluminum foil before freezing it can be frozen for three months with a date.
How To Reheat Chicken Madras?
- In the Oven. Wrap it in foil and heat it at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes, or until it’s hot all the way through.
- In the Microwave. On a plate that can go in the microwave, put a slice cover it and heat your leftovers Chicken Madras on medium power for one to two minutes, until it’s hot.
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Gordon Ramsay Chicken Madras
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breasts
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 onions peeled and finely chopped
- 1 inch block of fresh root ginger peeled and grated or finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves peeled and finely chopped, you can add more to your taste
- sea salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 pound ripe tomatoes chopped or tin of chopped tomatoes
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 handful coriander leaves to garnish
- 2-4 red chilies finely chopped – you can de-seed if you prefer but this will make it less spicy
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 3 teaspoons hot chili powder to taste, adding more or less will vary the hotness
- 6 curry leaves
- ½ lemon or lime juice
Instructions
- Add the salt and pepper to the chicken and cut it into strips or cubes.
- In a big pan, heat the oil over medium-low heat. Add the onions and cook them until they begin to soften.
- After you add the garlic, ginger, and chilies, cook for another two to three minutes.
- Put in the curry leaves, chili powder, turmeric, cumin, and coriander. Cook for about one minute.
- Put the chicken in the pan and cook it until it turns golden brown all over.
- Put in some water and chopped tomatoes. Then raise the heat and let it boil.
- Once the water starts to boil, turn down the heat to a simmer, cover the pan, and stir it every now and then.
- Let the sauce cook for 20 to 30 minutes. If it gets too thick or sticks, add water.
- After you add the garam masala, wait 5 minutes and then serve. Fill up with water as needed.
- Mix in the lime or lemon juice, then top with chopped cilantro and serve.
Notes
- Chicken Prep: Marinate the chicken in some spices for added flavor before cooking.
- Onion Cooking: Cook the onions until they’re really soft for a smoother sauce.
- Spice Level: Adjust the chili powder and red chilies according to your heat preference.
- Curry Leaves: Don’t skip these, as they add a unique flavor.
- Tomato Choice: Use ripe, fresh tomatoes for a fresher taste or canned for convenience.
- Simmering: Keep an eye on the sauce’s consistency, add water if it gets too thick.
Allison
Thursday 5th of December 2024
Amazing recipe! New family favorite!
Brian Davies
Tuesday 19th of November 2024
Absolutely delicious! I'm a 76 yr old disabled man and I still managed the preparation with ease, thanks to the simple, uncluttered instructions. I'm looking forward to a second helping tomorrow.