Chicken in yogurt

Cookinero 3 November 2022

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Such a marinade - fermented milk with spices - is very common in India. It softens and flavors chicken meat, and when baked, a nice crust is obtained.

How to cook Chicken in yogurt

Step 1

Toast the cumin seeds in a dry frying pan, shaking, 1 minute. Pour into a mortar, add a little less than a teaspoon of salt, black pepper and paprika, crush the cumin into a powder.

Step 2

Peel the onion and garlic, cut into medium pieces and put in a blender. Add lemon juice and spice mixture, beat until smooth. Add yogurt, whisk again quickly.

Step 3

Pour the yogurt mixture over the thighs and stir. Marinate the chicken for 2 hours at room temperature or up to 24 hours in the refrigerator.

Step 4

Charcoal grilled chicken in yogurt is best - thread the meat onto skewers and grill until done, turning all the time. Alternatively, bake in a preheated oven at 220°C with the grill on for about 35 minutes. Serve with sliced lemons and herbs.