Goodbye to Overcooked Chicken: A Chef’s Secret to Perfectly Tender and Flavorful Poultry
“The chicken isn’t as tender as it is at the Indian restaurant.” It pains you to admit it, but this time, your spouse is right: despite simmering for ages in the curry sauce, the chicken has turned out incredibly dry. It’s baffling, especially since you went out of your way to select a plump bird from your butcher, making sure it was cut into large pieces to prevent it from toughening up too quickly during cooking. Stop fretting over it—we’ve unearthed the secret to making chicken curry as succulent and aromatic as your favorite Indian restaurant’s, all thanks to celebrity chef Cyril Lignac!
One of the joys of homemade curry is that everything cooks together in a single pot. You start by browning the onions, then add the spices and chicken pieces, and finally cover everything with coconut milk and let it simmer until fully cooked. While this technique isn’t inherently flawed, to achieve truly tender meat, an additional step is crucial. Chef Cyril Lignac revealed this tip during an interview on RTL. Before the chicken hits the pot, he marinates it! But not just in any marinade—his special blend softens the meat’s fibers. This not only prepares it for cooking but also infuses it with delightful flavors. He shared his secret marinade recipe: “I mix 2 tbsp of tomato paste, 1 tbsp of mustard, 1 tbsp of curry, some salt, and lemon juice to start softening the chicken,” the chef explained. He then lets the chicken marinate peacefully for 20 minutes, just enough time to get the sauce going in the pot. And only when the sauce is hot does he add the marinated chicken pieces.
After that, all you need to do is let everything simmer for about 20 minutes. By the end, the chicken is incredibly tender and doubly flavorful. This should definitely give you the upper hand the next time your spouse critiques your cooking!
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