Middle Eastern Grilled Chicken ( Charcoal Grilled ) | Al Faham

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil offers a similar flavor with higher smoke point.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Chicken thighs are often more affordable and flavorful.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: lime juice

Lemon juice provides acidity with a fresher taste.

Prick the chicken all over with a fork.

Tenderize the chicken using a meat tenderizer in a ziplock bag.

Marinate the chicken with ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, tomato paste, and lime juice for 30 minutes.

Grill spices (cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, black peppercorns, coriander seeds) in a dry pan for 1 minute until aromatic and grind to a fine powder.

Toast dried fenugreek leaves in the same pan for easier crushing.

Mix yogurt with ground spices, toasted fenugreek leaves, olive oil, turmeric, cumin, chili flakes, and salt to create the second marinade.

Rub the second marinade into the chicken and set aside for at least 3 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.

Prepare a charcoal barbecue, waiting for the coals to turn gray ash color before cooking.

Lightly oil the grill meshes and place chicken pieces on the grill.

Cook for about 10 minutes before flipping the chicken to the other side.

After 15-20 minutes, check that the chicken is tender and charred on both sides.

Brush the chicken with butter for flavor and glossiness.

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