The Best Pakistani / Indian Barbecue Marinate and Recipe 💣🔥

yogurt

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

red chili powder

🥗Healthier: paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Paprika offers a milder flavor while being more accessible.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley provides a similar flavor profile and is often more affordable.

chicken pieces

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat content, while thighs are usually less expensive.

Introduce the recipe and mention serving it with Palau and salad.

Show ingredients: garlic, onion, lemon, green chili peppers, ginger, bell pepper, vinegar, and milk.

Blend the garlic, onion, lemon, green chili peppers, ginger, and bell pepper in a Ninja blender.

Add vinegar or milk to the mixture to help it blend smoothly.

Mix in the spices (not specified in the transcript) into the blended mixture.

Wash and clean the chicken, adding 2-3 tablespoons of vinegar to it.

Transfer the blended mixture onto the chicken and mix thoroughly.

Add chili garlic paste and yogurt to the chicken and mix well.

Transfer the mixture to a larger bowl if necessary for better mixing.

Preheat the grill to high heat.

Place the chicken on the grill to sear it, then reduce the flame and cover to cook through.

Use the leftover marinade to baste the chicken halfway through cooking.

Transfer cooked steaks onto the grill to keep warm if desired.

Finish cooking the chicken until done and serve with sides.

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