A Simple American Dinner | Spicy Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe in Tamil with English Subtitle

chicken thighs

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken breast is leaner, while drumsticks are often cheaper.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

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

Wash the chicken breast piece before cooking.

Slice the chicken breast into 2 thin pieces.

Chop 6 to 7 garlic cloves into very small pieces.

Add chopped garlic into a bowl.

Add ¼ cup of finely chopped coriander leaves.

Add ¼ cup of finely chopped parsley.

Add ¼ cup lemon juice.

Add salt as needed.

Add 1 tsp onion powder.

Add 2 tsp cayenne pepper powder and 3 tsp paprika powder.

Add 1 tsp cumin powder.

Add 1 tsp black pepper powder.

Add 1 tsp Italian seasoning.

Add 2 tbsp of olive oil and mix everything thoroughly.

Coat the chicken pieces with the spice mix on all sides.

Marinate the chicken for ½ hour to 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 350°F if using it for cooking.

Cook the chicken in the oven for 10 minutes, turning after 5 minutes, and broil for 2 minutes for crispiness.

Alternatively, heat a pan and add 1 tsp butter or oil.

Cook the chicken pieces in the pan at medium heat for 2 minutes with a lid.

Turn the chicken pieces and cook for 5 minutes without a lid.

Apply any remaining spice mix on the chicken pieces.

Turn the chicken again and cook for 2 more minutes.

Place 4 or 5 lemon pieces on top of the chicken pieces and cook for 2 more minutes without a lid.

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