Easy Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

Ingredients

✅Chicken, large pieces with bones- 500 gms

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For Marination:

– Salt- 1 tsp

– Crushed Pepper- 1 tsp (coarse granules)

– Lemon Juice- 2 tsp

– Thick whisked curd/yogurt- 2 tbsp

– Ginger Garlic Paste- 1.5 tsp

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Whole Spices:

– Green Cardamom- 3

– Cloves-3

– Cinnamon- 2

– Black Peppercorns- 10

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Other Ingredients:

– Whisked curd/plain yogurt- 4 tbsp

– Crushed Pepper- 1/4 tsp

– Green Chillies, slit- 4

– Garam Masala Powder- 1/4 tsp

– Oil- 3 tbsp

– Butter- a dollop (1 tbsp)

– Coriander leaves, finely chopped- 1 tbsp

Preparation:

• – Crush the black peppercorns.
• – Marinate the chicken pieces with items indicated. Mix & set aside for 1 hr.
• – Whisk the curd/yogurt.
• – Slit the green chillies and fine chop the coriander leaves. 

Process:

1. – Heat oil & butter in a flat pan and add the whole spices.
2. – Once it splutters, add the marinated chicken & fry on high heat for 1 min and then flip the chicken pieces.
3. – Continue to fry for 2-3 more mins on high turning the pieces a few times.
4. – Add the balance marinade and continue to fry on both sides for another 5 mins on medium heat till evenly browned. 
5. – Now reduce the heat to low, add the whisked curd/plain yogurt, 1/4 tsp crushed Pepper, slit green chillies and mix everything well.
6. – Cover & cook on low heat for 15 mins, flipping and stirring after 10 mins. Cook till the liquid has nearly dried and the chicken is tender. 
7. – Now add the garam masala powder, mix well and fry for another 5 mins till the chicken pieces are browned. 
8. – Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.