LEMON CHICKEN RECIPE

LEMON CHICKEN RECIPE
For Marination
Salt-1 tsp
Crushed Pepper- 1 tsp (coarse granules)
Lemon Juice-2 tsp
Thick whisked curd/yogurt-2 tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste- 1.5 tsp
Whole Spices:
Green Cardamom-3
Cloves-3
Cinnamon-2
Black Peppercorns-10
Other Ingredients:
Whisked curd/plain yogurt-4 tbsp
Crushed Pepper-1/4 tsp
Green Chillies, slit-4
Garam Masala Powder-1/4 tsp
Oil-3 tbsp
Butter-a dollop (1 tbsp)
Coriander leaves, finely chopped- 1 tbsp
Preparation:
Crush the black peppercorns
Marinate the chicken pieces with items
indicated. Mix & set aside for 1 hr.
Whisk the curd/yogurt.
Slit the green chillies and fine chop the
coriander leaves
Process:
Heat oil & butter in a flat pan and add the whole
spices.
Once it splutters, add the marinated chicken &
fry on high heat for 1 min and then flip the
chicken pieces.
Continue to fry for 2-3 more mins on high
turning the pieces a few times
Add the balance marinade and continue to fry
on both sides for another 5 mins on medium
heat till evenly browned.
Now reduce the heat to low, add the whisked
curd/plain yogurt, 1/4 tsp crushed Pepper, slit
green chillies and mix everything well.
Cover & cook on low heat for 15 mins, flipping
and stirring after 10 mins. Cook till the liquid has
nearly dried and the chicken is tender.
Now add the garam masala powder, mix well
and fry for another 5 mins till the chicken pieces
are browned.
Garnish with finely chopped coriander