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Scallion Blini with Chicken in Tandoori BBQ Sauce (Aarti Sequeira) Recipe

Scallion Blini with Chicken in Tandoori BBQ Sauce (Aarti Sequeira) Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp ground coriander
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 small onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tbsp minced freshly peeled ginger
2 tbsp tandoori masala powder
1 (15-oz) can tomato sauce
2 tbsp molasses
2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp light brown sugar
1 tbsp freshly chopped cilantro leaves
blini , recipe follows
sliced scallions, garnish
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
pinch kosher salt
1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
3 large eggs
1/4 cup milk
4 scallions, finely chopped
butter , for cooking blini

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
On a baking sheet with sides, add the chicken thighs, olive oil, ground coriander and salt and pepper, to taste, and toss to coat. Roast the chicken in the oven until cooked through, about 30 minutes, and an instant-read thermometer registers 160 degrees F when inserted into the thickest part of the thigh.
Meanwhile, in a large, deep saute pan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the onions, garlic, ginger and a sprinkling of salt. Saute until the onions are soft and translucent. Add the tandoori masala powder and saute a couple minutes until you can really smell the spices. Don't let the onions brown or stick to the bottom of the pot. Stir in the tomato sauce, molasses, lemon juice, vinegar and brown sugar. Simmer until thickened, about 15 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste, and stir in the chopped cilantro. (Sauce can be made a day ahead and reheated to serve.) If the sauce gets too thick, stir in a few tablespoons of water until the desired consistency is reached.
Remove the chicken from the oven to a cutting board and allow it to rest for a few minutes. Slice into 1/2-inch strips and toss it into the sauce. Keep warm.
To serve, arrange the hot blini on a serving platter and top with the tandoori chicken. Garnish with scallions and serve.
Blini:
Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt together in a small bowl. In a medium bowl, whisk the ricotta, eggs, and milk until combined. Whisk the flour mixture into the ricotta mixture until incorporated, then stir in the scallions.
Heat a griddle over medium-low heat until hot. Lightly brush with butter, then drop heaping tablespoons of the batter onto the griddle. Cook until the bottoms are golden brown and edges of the blini start to dry, about 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the blini and cook until the underside is golden brown, about 1 minute more. Repeat with remaining batter.
Yield: 4 servings, 16 blini
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Ease of preparation: easy
Home Cook Recipe: A viewer or guest of the show, who may not be a professional cook, provided this recipe. The Food Network Kitchen have not tested this recipe and therefore cannot make representation as to the results.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	953.99 Kcal (3994 kJ)
Calories from fat	706.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	78.53g	121%
Cholesterol	321.03mg	107%
Sodium	353.51mg	15%
Potassium	802.15mg	17%
Total Carbs	33.78g	11%
Sugars	13.01g	52%
Dietary Fiber	1.55g	6%
Protein	29.21g	58%
Vitamin C	10.7mg	18%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	2%
Iron	2.1mg	11%
Calcium	371.5mg	37%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	261.51 Kcal (1095 kJ)
Calories from fat	193.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	21.53g	121%
Cholesterol	88mg	107%
Sodium	96.91mg	15%
Potassium	219.89mg	17%
Total Carbs	9.26g	11%
Sugars	3.57g	52%
Dietary Fiber	0.43g	6%
Protein	8.01g	58%
Vitamin C	2.9mg	18%
Iron	0.6mg	11%
Calcium	101.8mg	37%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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