Asian-Style Chicken with Leeks

Name: Asian-Style Chicken with Leeks
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Spanish
Ingredients: 3 or 4 large leeks; 4 carrots; Chicken; 2 garlic cloves; Tamari sauce; Tikka curry; Water

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If you're looking for Chinese-style chicken with leeks, here is my Asian-inspired version made with tamari sauce and tikka curry. It's a straightforward recipe, the kind I make to bring lots of flavor to the table without complicating things. This chicken with leeks and carrots also has garlic and water, and I let it simmer gently so the vegetables turn tender and the flavors blend together nicely.

I serve it with cooked brown rice, which is wonderful for soaking up all the sauce. With 10 minutes of prep and 35 minutes of cooking, you get a meal for four—perfect for a family lunch when you fancy chicken in a leek sauce without spending hours over the stove.

If you'd like to keep cooking chicken dishes, I recommend my Chicken Meatballs with Peanut Sauce and Healthy Carrot and Chicken Croquettes, two tasty ways to switch up the weekly menu.

Prep: 10 minCook: 35 minServes: 4

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Ingredients

Here are the ingredients you need for this recipe

3 or 4 large leeks
4 carrots
Chicken
2 garlic cloves
Tamari sauce
Tikka curry
Water

Step by step

Method

1Place the cleaned chicken in a frying pan, sear it all over, and set it aside.
2Meanwhile, wash and slice the leeks, carrots, and garlic.
3Add the vegetables to the pan where we cooked the chicken and sauté them gently until soft.
4Once they are soft, add tikka curry to taste and stir well to toast the spices.
5Cover the chicken and vegetables with water.
6Add a splash of tamari sauce.
7Cover with a lid and let simmer over low heat for 20 min.
8Done! Now we can enjoy our Asian-style chicken with leeks.

Notes

1I used chicken thighs, but you can use breasts, drumsticks, wings, or whatever cuts you prefer.
2Feel free to season with other spices you enjoy.
3I don't add salt because tamari is already salty, but add some if you feel it needs it.
4Serve with cooked brown rice.

Frequently asked questions

Can you freeze chicken with leeks?

Yes, you can freeze it in portions along with its sauce once it has cooled down. Thaw it in the fridge and reheat over low heat, adding a splash of water if the sauce has thickened too much.

How long does chicken with leeks keep in the fridge?

Store it in an airtight container and eat it within 3 to 4 days. Pop it in the fridge within two hours of cooking and reheat only the amount you plan to eat, making sure it is piping hot throughout.

Can I substitute soy sauce for tamari?

Yes, you can use regular soy sauce; just add it gradually to get the salt level right. If you need the dish to be gluten-free, use tamari labeled gluten-free and check your tikka curry spice blend as well.