Description
A flavorful and spicy dish made with marinated chicken, perfect as an appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon rice flour
- 2 teaspoons red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, cumin powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a marinade.
- Add the chicken pieces to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
- After marinating, add cornstarch and rice flour to the chicken mixture. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
- In a deep skillet or frying pan, heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add the marinated chicken pieces in batches, frying until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
- Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Sprinkle with lemon juice and garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a milder version, reduce the amount of red chili powder.
- Try adding a tablespoon of curry leaves to the oil while frying for an authentic flavor.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg