Today, I am sharing a fantastic whole chicken recipe with you. This recipe is very simple, and the resulting chicken is extremely delicious. So, let’s get started:
Ingredients:
- 1.5 kg whole chicken (well washed)
- 1.5 tsp vinegar (or juice of one lemon)
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 150 grams yogurt
- 6 green chilies (ground)
- 2 tbsp garlic-ginger paste
- 0.5 tbsp turmeric
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 0.5 tbsp black pepper powder
- 2 tbsp coriander powder
- 1.5 tbsp cumin powder
- 1 tbsp red chili powder (to taste)
- A pinch of red food color
- 2 tbsp cornflour (or one egg)
- 2-3 tbsp oil
Method:
- Prepare the Chicken:
- Wash the chicken thoroughly.
- Make deep cuts in the chicken so the spices can penetrate well.
- Vinegar and Salt Solution:
- Mix 1.5 tsp vinegar and 0.5 tsp salt in a bowl.
- Soak the chicken in this solution for 20 minutes. Flip the chicken after 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Marinade:
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, ground green chilies, salt, garlic-ginger paste, turmeric, garam masala, black pepper powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chili powder, red food color, cornflour, and oil.
- Remove the chicken from the vinegar solution and coat it well with this marinade.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour. If you have time, marinate for 4-5 hours or overnight.
- Steam:
- Add a glass of water to the idli steamer.
- Place the chicken on the steaming plate and steam for 20 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and let it cool to room temperature.
- Fry:
- Heat the oil, but do not overheat it.
- Fry the chicken well on both sides.
- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with tomatoes, lemon, onion, cucumber, and salad leaves.
- Sprinkle chaat masala and lemon juice on top.
Delicious whole chicken is ready! Serve it hot and enjoy with your family.
This recipe is not only easy to make but also very tasty. Be sure to try it and share your experience with us.
