Chicken who doesn’t love it. It is the first option of non-vegetarian eaters to opt for a chicken based recipe whenever they would want to increase their protein intake. Chicken can be consumed in various ways such as steamed, grilled, stir fry, boiled, gravy, etc. Here we are with another healthy recipe of chicken that is low in fat & packed with protein in a delicious juicy yogurt-based margination with Indian herbs.
Chicken has a significant amount of Selenium that helps in immunological, thyroid, and reproductive health. It is rich in Niacin, Vitamin B6, and Vitamin B12, all of which are vital for energy production, DNA synthesis, and brain health.
Curd is a rich source of probiotics, which helps the digestive tract work efficiently.
Ingredients
- Chicken Breast Boneless & Skinless – 2 Halves
- Cumin Seeds – ½ Teaspoon
- Coriander Seeds – ½ Teaspoon
- Fennel Seeds – ⅓ Teaspoon
- Whole Red Chilli – 3
- Salt – ½ Teaspoon
- Red Chili Powder – 1 Teaspoon
- Turmeric Powder – ½ Teaspoon
- Garam Masala Powder – ½ Teaspoon
- Mango Powder – ½ Teaspoon
- Black Pepper Powder – ½ Teaspoon
- Cumin Powder – ½ Teaspoon
- Ginger garlic paste – 1 Teaspoon
- Yogurt / Curd – 1 Cup
- Oil – For Brushing
Method
- Start with making marinate for chicken.
- Roast cumin, coriander seeds, fennel seeds, and whole red chili on low heat until fragrant.
- To make a fine powder, grind the ingredients together in a blender.
- In a bowl, add this masala further, add salt, red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, mango powder, black pepper, cumin powder, curd, and ginger garlic paste & mix it thoroughly.
- Add the chicken to the mixture and coat it evenly on both sides.
- Marinate for an hour and store the marinated bowl in the refrigerator.
- Start your grill and cover it until the temperature hits 500 degrees.
- Brush the grill with oil. Before putting the chicken on the hot grill, shake off excess marinate.
- Cook with the grill lid closed, but keep an eye out for excessive smoke, which is a solid sign that your chicken is charring (burning)
- Turn the chicken as needed to avoid burning, and leave the grill lid on to ensure the chicken cooks thoroughly.
- It takes around 30 – 35 minutes for the chicken to cook, and then it’s ready to serve.
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