Meat, especially poultry can be ballistic into a variety of palatable meals in endless fashion. From grilled and roasted chicken to chicken curry and more, these five recipes have variations you will find interesting. Enough of the chit chat, let’s dig into these delightful creations, that’s if you are finding your mouth watering.
5 Unique Delicious Chicken Recipes
1. BBQ Chicken
Ingredients for Marinade:
- Salt to taste
- 3 tsp chili powder
- 4 tbsp sour yogurt
- 2 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 2 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tsp black pepper powder
- 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tbsp BBQ sauce
- ½ cup mustard oil
- 6 chicken leg pieces
Method:
👉 For the marinade add the avocados with the skin, garlic, green onions, lime juice and pulse until you have a smooth mixture.
👉 But first things first; as any chef would probably advise regarding the ways of preparing chicken legs, you need to rinse the chicken and then season it with the marinade. It will take 4-5 hours for the fruits to marinate and if possible put it in the refrigerator as it marinates best for a longer time.
👉 At this point, your barbecue grill should have coal and they should lightly oil the grill rack because of non-sticking.
👉 After the coals are grey and hot add the marinated chicken to the grill. Flip occasionally and brush with mustard oil and BBQ sauce after each turn.
👉 Grill until the chicken is tender and nicely charred. Serve hot and enjoy the smoky flavors!
2. Chicken Roast (Gas Oven Style)
Ingredients:
- 2 whole chickens (800g each, cut into 4 pieces each)
- 2 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- Juice of 2 lemons
- ½ tsp Kashmiri chili powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ¼ tsp black pepper powder
- ½ cup strained yogurt
- 1 tsp dried fenugreek leaves
- A pinch of red food coloring (optional)
- 4 tsp mustard oil
- 2 tbsp roasted chickpea flour
- 1 tbsp butter
- ½ tsp chaat masala
- Salt to taste
Method:
👉 They should be washed, dried on tissue preferably paper towel so that most of the moisture could be wiped out. Sprinkle a little lemon juice over the chicken and rubbing it gently with a little mustard oil, marinate for about half an hour.
👉 The remaining water, or gravy, should be poured out and subsequently replaced with garlic paste, ginger paste, Kashmiri chili powder, garam masala, fenugreek leaves, salt. Mix chickpea flour with and add the balance mustard oil.Marinate your chicken for at least 5 hours or leave it overnight for a deeper flavor.
👉 Preheat your gas oven, arranging the chicken pieces inside. Start cooking on high flame, then lower the heat and cover. Brush with butter and flip occasionally.
👉 Once done, sprinkle with chaat masala and serve as a delightful starter that guests will adore!
3. Grilled Chicken
Ingredients for Marinade:
- 4-5 chicken pieces
- ½ cup sour yogurt
- 1 cup fried onion paste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
- 1 tbsp mustard oil
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 1 tbsp tandoori masala
- 1 tsp chaat masala
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp black pepper powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 or 3 drops of red food color (optional)
Method:
👉 Rinse with cold, running water then prepare the chicken by slicing it very well-deep to ensure that the marinade penetrates the chicken well.
👉 For the second bowl prepare all the marinade and smother it on chicken pieces well. Then let it marinate for approximately 3-4 hours better still marinate it the whole night.
👉 Arrange the pieces of chicken and put them in the oven grilling for 30-40 minutes and flip it in between.
👉 This is best served with naan or pilaf and few sprig of coriander decorating the dish.
4. Chicken Tikka Masala
Ingredients:
- 600g boneless chicken
- 3 tbsp cooking oil
- 3 tbsp onion paste
- 2 tbsp ginger paste
- 2 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
- 1 tbsp tomato puree
- 1 tbsp sour yogurt
- 1 tbsp fresh cream
- Salt and sugar to taste
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Method:
👉 To give those tender flavors encompassing the chicken, marinate it with yogurt cream and oil for nearly an hour.
👉 Regarding the marinating chicken the first process of preparation involves cooking the chicken in microwave for 5 minutes.
👉 Heat a little oil in a pan and fry onions, ginger garlic paste respectively. Take garam masala, turmeric, coriander and Kashmiri chili powder and turn the heat on for a few seconds.
👉 This is where tomato puree must be added together with salt and sugar must be added. Put it in the microwaved chicken then mix it up and microwave for another ten minutes.
👉 Finish with fresh cream and the chopped coriander leaves. Relish this hot accompanied by roti or paratha – your palate definitely won’t let you down.
5. Tandoori Chicken
Ingredients:
- 2 whole chicken leg pieces
- 4 tbsp strained yogurt
- 2 tbsp tandoori masala
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
- 2 tsp lemon juice
- ½ cup cooking oil
- Salt to taste
Method:
👉 Rinse the chicken and with a sharp knife make cuts that allow the marinade to get into the core of the meat.
👉 First Marinade: Rub the chicken in the mixture of salt, lemon juice, and turmeric, let the chicken marinate for about 30 minutes at least.
👉 Second Marinade: Also, marinate the chicken with ginger-garlic paste for another 30 minutes and have a nice taste.
👉 Third Marinade: Toggle yogurt together with tandoori masala and chili powder and coat the chicken then marinate it for the third time for 30 minutes.
👉 Pour little oil into a pan and sauté the chicken in the pan on a low flame with the pan’s lid on. Occasionally flip until it is cooked through, then broil the chicken, turning occasionally to get that barbeque smokiness. This can be accompanied by mint chutney for a special tasteful extra effect.
These recipes are quite suitable for both normal meals preparation in a family and for more celebrative events. Cook them all and let us know which recipe ruled the dinner table .