Lime And Herb Masala Chicken
Lime And Herb Masala Chicken
Ingredients
- 400 grams boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 cm cubes
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon red chili powder
- 3/4 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1/2 tablespoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 tablespoons curd, (yogurt)
- 1/2 tablespoon ghee
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 15 ml lime juice, from half a lime
- small handful coriander leaves, chopped
- small handful mint leaves, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken cubes with salt, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, curd (yogurt), ghee, ginger-garlic paste, and lime juice. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated. Stir in the chopped coriander and mint leaves.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Heat a pan over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Add the marinated chicken to the hot pan. Cook for 4 minutes without stirring, allowing a nice coating to form on the bottom.
⏱️ 4 min
- 4
Flip the chicken pieces and cook for another 4 minutes on the other side.
⏱️ 4 min
- 5
The chicken may release some moisture at this stage. Continue cooking for a final 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid evaporates and the masala coats the chicken.
⏱️ 4 min
- 6
Garnish with extra chopped coriander and mint leaves, if desired, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min
Kitchen Tools
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Lime And Herb Masala Chicken
- 400 grams boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 cm cubes
- 1/2 tablespoon salt
- 1/2 tablespoon red chili powder
- 3/4 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1/2 tablespoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 tablespoons curd, (yogurt)
- 1/2 tablespoon ghee
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 15 ml lime juice, from half a lime
- small handful coriander leaves, chopped
- small handful mint leaves, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken cubes with salt, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, turmeric powder, curd (yogurt), ghee, ginger-garlic paste, and lime juice. Mix well to ensure the chicken is evenly coated. Stir in the chopped coriander and mint leaves.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Heat a pan over medium heat.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Add the marinated chicken to the hot pan. Cook for 4 minutes without stirring, allowing a nice coating to form on the bottom.
⏱️ 4 min - 4
Flip the chicken pieces and cook for another 4 minutes on the other side.
⏱️ 4 min - 5
The chicken may release some moisture at this stage. Continue cooking for a final 4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liquid evaporates and the masala coats the chicken.
⏱️ 4 min - 6
Garnish with extra chopped coriander and mint leaves, if desired, and serve immediately.
⏱️ 1 min