Curry Chicken

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Using a sharp knife, make 2-3 slits.

Step 2

Heat oil. It should be medium hot, not smoking hot. If the oil is too hot, it will burn the spices instantly.

Step 3

In a bowl add all dry spices, stir in hot oil and mix. Let it sit for 5 mins, for the flavours to infuse.

Step 4

Add yoghurt, ginger-garlic paste and lemon juice. Whisk everything well.

Step 5

Add chicken pieces to the yogurt mixture, rub the marination well, cover and let it marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

Step 6

Take marinated chicken out of the refrigerator at least 1 hour before cooking it.

Step 7

Pre-heat oven to 375 F (180 C).

Step 8

Prepare a baking tray lined with foil. Place a grill rack on top.

Step 9

Shake off extra marination from the chicken, Arrange on prepared rack.

Step 10

Bake for 20-25 minutes or Until done.

Step 11

After 20 minutes, take it out of the oven, brush with melted butter. Put it on the top rack and broil it for 5 minutes at 400 F or until charred mark appears.

Step 12

Heat a grill pan or cast iron pan on stovetop. Grease the pan lightly with a brush.

Step 13

Arrange the chicken ( First topside / Skin side) down. Cook it for 10 minutes on medium heat.

Step 14

Flip, brush with melted butter and cook for another 15 minutes or clear juice run down from the sides.