Viral Iffa Chicken Recipe | Trending Chicken Appetizer from Dubai, Doha & Qatar | Spice ‘N’ Cream

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner, while chicken thighs are often more affordable.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point, while vegetable oil is less expensive.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers add sweetness without heat, while jalapeños are often cheaper.

cinnamon

🥗Healthier: nutmeg

💰Cheaper: allspice

Nutmeg offers a similar warmth, while allspice is often less expensive.

Marinate chicken with lemon juice, ginger garlic paste, hung curd, and spices for at least 30 minutes.

Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in marinated chicken and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped tomatoes and green chilies, cooking until tomatoes soften, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in water to cover the chicken and bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes, until chicken is tender.

Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

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