Spacial Afgani chicken recipe

 

Here’s a delicious Afghani Chicken recipe for you to try:

Afghani Chicken Recipe

Ingredients:

For Marination:

• 500g chicken (preferably bone-in)
• ½ cup hung curd (thick yogurt)
• ¼ cup fresh cream
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 10-12 cashews (soaked & ground into a paste)
• 1 tbsp poppy seeds (soaked & ground) (optional)
• 1 tbsp white pepper powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 tbsp butter or ghee (for cooking)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Marinade:

   • In a bowl, mix hung curd, fresh cream, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, cashew paste, poppy seed paste, white pepper, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt.
   • Mix well to form a smooth marinade.

2. Marinate the Chicken:

   • Make small cuts in the chicken pieces so they absorb the flavors better.
   • Coat the chicken with the prepared marinade and let it sit for at least 3-4 hours (overnight is best for deeper flavor).

3. Cooking the Chicken:

   • Heat a grill pan or tandoor and brush it with butter or ghee.
   • Place the marinated chicken and cook on medium flame, turning occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked (about 15-20 minutes).
   • You can also cook it in an oven at 200°C (400°F) for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through.

4. Smoke for Authentic Flavor (Optional):

   • Heat a small piece of charcoal until red hot.
   • Place it in a bowl inside the cooked chicken dish, add a little ghee on top, and cover the dish for 5 minutes.
   • This gives the chicken a smoky tandoori aroma.

5. Serve Hot:

   • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves, and serve with mint chutney, onion rings, and lemon wedges.

Enjoy your creamy and mildly spiced Afghani Chicken! Let me know if you need any modifications.