Chooza Chicken Recipe - Famous Nairobi Chooza Chicken BBQ

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat, while thighs are often less expensive.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: salt water

Tamari is gluten-free, while salt water is a budget alternative.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola is often cheaper.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: frozen herbs

Dried herbs are more accessible, and frozen herbs can be less expensive.

Prepare the marinade by mixing yogurt, fresh chilies, garlic, ginger, garam masala, Kashmiri red chili powder, paprika, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt, black pepper, turmeric powder, ENO salt, vinegar, mustard oil, and fresh lime juice.

Marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Preheat the BBQ or grill.

Apply some mustard oil and squeeze fresh lime juice on the chicken before placing it on the BBQ.

Cook the chicken on the BBQ, ensuring it is cooked thoroughly.

Set aside some of the marinade mixture to make the Chooza Sauce.

Add a little water to the reserved marinade and simmer in a pan until it thickens.

Serve the Chooza Chicken with the Chooza Sauce.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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