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Yogurt-marinated Chicken Garam Masala

Recipe by Connie Veneracion
If using other chicken cuts with thinner layer of meat (wings, of example), the marinating time may be reduced by half. Fillets are not recommended, especially breast meat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating time 1 day
Total Time 1 day 45 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine South Asian
Servings 4 people
Chicken garam masala

Ingredients
  

Chicken and marinade

To cook the chicken

To serve

Instructions
 

  • Mix the chicken with all the ingredients for the marinade. Keep in the fridge for 24 hours.
    Yogurt-marinated Chicken Garam Masala Recipe, Step 1: Marinate the chicken then drain
  • Drain the chicken well; reserve the marinade.
  • Heat the cooking oil and butter in a thick-bottomed frying pan.
  • Add the cardamom, cloves and cinnamon; cook gently for a minute to flavor the oil.
  • Lay the chicken thighs in the hot oil, skin side down and in a single layer.
    Yogurt-marinated Chicken Garam Masala Recipe, Step 3: Brown the chicken
  • Cook over medium heat for two to three minutes or until the skins are lightly browned.
  • Flip the chicken thighs over and cook to brown the opposite sides.
  • Pour the reserved marinade into the pan, and add the sliced chilies.
  • Set the heat to low, cover the pan and cook for about 10 minutes or until the marinade has been soaked up by the chicken thighs.
  • Add the yogurt and black pepper. Stir to spread the yogurt.
    Yogurt-marinated Chicken Garam Masala Recipe, Step 5: Add pepper and garam masala
  • Cover the pan and continue cooking over low heat, flipping the chicken thighs occasionally, for another 10 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the garam masala on the chicken, stir and cook for another minute.
  • Scoop out the chicken, sprinkle with torn cilantro and serve your yogurt-marinated chicken garam masala with rice or paratha.

Notes

Adapted from a Youtube video of Spice Eats
Keyword Garam Masala, Spicy