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Afghani BBQ Chicken

Cultural Context

Afghani BBQ Chicken, known for its rich spices and tender meat, hails from Afghanistan's vibrant culinary tradition. Grilling is a popular cooking method in Afghan culture, often enjoyed during gatherings and celebrations. This dish embodies the warmth of Afghan hospitality and is typically served with rice or bread. Today, it has gained popularity beyond Afghanistan, inspiring variations in many countries.

AfghanAFmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1000 grams chicken
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste
100 ml vinegar
100 grams cashews
50 grams Amul cheese
100 ml cooking cream
3 tablespoons yogurt
1 tablespoon white pepper powder
1 tablespoon roasted cumin powder
2 tablespoons green chili paste
0.5 teaspoon lemon salt
20-25 grams chopped cilantro
200 ml olive oil

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with less fat.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu offers a plant-based option.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper provides sweetness without heat.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: spinach

Parsley offers a similar flavor profile.

1

Trim excess fat from chicken and cut into pieces, using 1 kg of chicken.

2

Make cuts in the chicken pieces for better marination.

3

Wash the chicken and place it in a colander to drain excess water.

4

For the first marination, mix 2 tablespoons salt, 2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste, and 100 ml vinegar, and let the chicken rest for 30 minutes.

5

Prepare a paste with 100 grams soaked cashews, 50 grams Amul cheese, and 100 ml cooking cream in a mixer.

6

Make the spice mix by adding 3 tablespoons of the cashew cheese cream paste, 1 tablespoon salt, 1 tablespoon white pepper powder, 1 tablespoon roasted cumin powder, and 2 tablespoons green chili paste.

7

Add 0.5 teaspoon lemon salt and 20-25 grams chopped cilantro to the spice mix and mix well.

8

Add 200 ml olive oil to the spice mix.

9

For the second marination, mix the spice mix with the chicken and let it rest for another 30 minutes.

10

Skewer the marinated chicken pieces for barbecuing.

11

Grill the chicken over medium-high heat, flipping every 30 seconds until cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

marinatinggrilling

Equipment Needed

mixergrillcolander

Spice Level:

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Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Kabuli ChickenMurg Tikka

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