Recipes for chicken chargha

Lahori Chicken Chargha Ingredients:

Lahori Chicken Chargha Recipe

• 2 kg. chicken,( skinless & cut in large pieces with 3 deep slits on each piece )

MARINADE:

• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1 to 1 1/2 tbsp salt
• 2 tbsp crushed red chilies
• 2 tbsp red chillies powder
• 2 tbsp white vinegar
• 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg & mace powder
• Pinch of red/orange food color

EXTRA:

• 1 tbsp oil,for cooking
• Extra oil,for frying

How to make Lahori Chicken Chargha:

• Rinse and clean chicken.Pat dry with paper towels.
• Make deep insertions/cuts on each piece of chicken using a sharp knife to allow the marinade to penetrate well.
• Place chicken in a dish and keep aside.
• Combine marinade ingredients in a bowl to make a paste.
• Rub this paste on each chicken piece,as well as on cuts.
• Pour the remaining marinade on chicken,cover and refrigerate for 2-3 hours to allow the chicken to absorb the flavors.
• Now heat 1 tbsp of oil in a non-stick pan,put chicken and marinade in the pan.
• Cook,uncovered for 15-20 minutes ( turning occasionally ) or until chicken is tender and the water dries out. See Photo
• Remove chicken pieces.Heat oil for deep-frying.
• When oil is hot,fry chicken pieces in batches on medium-high heat until it turns golden brown on both sides and is roasted well.
• Remove from oil.Drain on absorbent paper.
• Quickly sprinkle Chaat masala on both sides.Squeeze lemon juice and serve hot.