Afghani Chicken Recipe (Pan Fried Leg Roast )
The Afghani chicken recipe stands out as one of the most popular dishes in Afghan cuisine, enjoyed by many around the globe. In this recipe, I am making Afghan murgh by marinating the legs in yogurt, simmering them, and then pan-frying and roasting to achieve a golden texture, followed by a charcoal infusion for an ideal BBQ flavor reminiscent of Tikka. Trust me, it was a delightful dish to present at a family gathering, particularly when paired with Afghani chutney or rice.
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Servings: 2 Persons
Calories: 155kcal
Ingredients
- 6 legs Chicken
- 3 Cloves Garlic
- 3x3 inches Ginger piece
- 2 Green Chilies
- ½ cup Yogurt
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper Powder
- Salt – To Taste
- ⅓ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Fenugreek Leaves (dried) Kasuri Methi – 1 Tsp
Instructions
Marinade the Chicken
- In a blender, make a paste using ginger, garlic, and green chilies.
- Transfer the paste to a bowl and incorporate yogurt, salt, black pepper, and turmeric.
- Additionally, mix in crushed fenugreek leaves (Qasuri Methi).
- Stir everything thoroughly.
- Make a cut mark on the chicken.
- Now, proceed to marinate the chicken.
- Cover it and let it rest for at least 1 hour. You may also choose to marinate it overnight.
Simmer on Slow Heat
- Now in a pan, pour oil and heat it up.
- Fry the marinated chicken pieces in a pan also pour the marination mixture.
- Initially cook on high heat for 2 minutes then turn the heat to low and cover it for 20 minutes to make the chicken tender.
Pan Roasting
- After 20 minutes, once the chicken becomes tender, add a small amount of oil to the pan and roast it on high heat until it achieves a perfectly roasted texture.
- Serve with Afghani chutney as an appetizer or with rice.
Charcoal Smoke For BBQ Aroma
- To impart a barbecue flavor, position a lit piece of coal on aluminum foil and place it over the chicken. Drizzle some oil on top to enhance the smokiness, then cover the pan for 10 to 15 minutes. This allows the smoky aroma to permeate the chicken, giving it that delicious barbecue taste.
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Notes
Pro Tips:
- Any cut of chicken can be used to prepare this recipe.
- Be careful not to overcook the chicken while it simmers.
- Shallow fry the chicken over medium heat or simply broil it to achieve a beautifully roasted color.
- This recipe is easily customizable, allowing for various spices and herbs to be added.
- You can enhance the chicken's flavor by incorporating roasted vegetables.
- If you prefer to make this dish as a chicken curry, skip the roasting step and just simmer and cook on high heat until the oil separates from the sides of the pan.
- Kasuri methi is optional! It will impart a delightful herbaceous aroma and flavor to the chicken.
Nutrition
Serving: 1leg | Calories: 155kcal
