Baked curry chicken quarters.

Ingredients

• 5 chicken quarters skin removed
• 2 tablespoons of oil
• 1 tablespoon of finely minced ginger
• 1 tablespoon of finely minced garlic
• 3 tablespoons of coriander powder
• 2 tablespoons of cumin powder
• 2 teaspoons of curry powder
• 2 teaspoons of red chilli powder
• 1 tablespoon of tamarind pulp(substitute with 1/4 cup tamarind juice or 2 tablespoons of lime juice)
• Salt to season
• 2 green chillies chopped(optional)
• 3 cardamom slightly bruised1 cup of coconut milk(reduce to 1/2 a cup for a more roasted finish and lesser gravy)
• 2 tablespoons of honey/sugar(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Marinating the chicken for baking.

2. 2

   Place the clean skinless chicken quarters over a...: Place the clean skinless chicken quarters over a flat surface, and make deep cuts into the meat.

3. 3

   Place the chicken quarters in a large bowl...: Place the chicken quarters in a large bowl or tray.

4. 4

   Add minced ginger, minced garlic, coriander powder, cumin...: Add minced ginger, minced garlic, coriander powder, cumin powder, curry powder, red chilli powder, slightly bruised cardamom, tamarind, oil, and salt to season.

5. 5

   Use a disposable glove to combine all the...: Use a disposable glove to combine all the ingredients with the chicken parts.

6. 6

   Cover and refrigerate the marinated chicken parts for...: Cover and refrigerate the marinated chicken parts for at least 2-3 hours.

7. 7

   Remove the chicken quarters an hour before baking...: Remove the chicken quarters an hour before baking time to reach room temperature.

8. 8

   Preheat oven to 180C/350F.

9. 9

   Place the chicken parts flat on the baking...: Place the chicken parts flat on the baking tray or pyrex dish. brush some oil on the surface of the chicken quarters.

10. 10

    Bake for 15 minutes or until crispy and...: Bake for 15 minutes or until crispy and golden on top.

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    Save any marinade left in the bowl to...: Save any marinade left in the bowl to use later.

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    Once the chicken quarters are baked, remove the...: Once the chicken quarters are baked, remove the pan from the oven.

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    Flip the chicken over, pour the coconut milk...: Flip the chicken over, pour the coconut milk into the marinade bowl, and collect the marinated juice.

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    You can adjust this coconut milk gravy to...: You can adjust this coconut milk gravy to suit you, add extra red chilli powder, and spices.

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    To make the chicken sauce a little sweeter...: To make the chicken sauce a little sweeter you can add 2-3 teaspoons of honey or sugar.

16. 16

    Pour the coconut milk gravy over the chicken...: Pour the coconut milk gravy over the chicken leg quarters, and readjust the pieces of chicken.

17. 17

    Bake the chicken for 30 minutes, flip them...: Bake the chicken for 30 minutes, flip them over to the side and bake for another 20 minutes.

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    Remove from oven, rest for 5 minutes and...: Remove from oven, rest for 5 minutes and serve.