Delicious Grilled Butter Chicken Recipe

About the Recipe

If you’re a fan of tandoori chicken, then you have to try this grilled butter chicken recipe. It elevates the flavors to a whole new level, and the best part is that it’s easy to prepare. This recipe is inspired by the street food stalls of Old Delhi, known for their mouthwatering chicken dishes.

Ingredients

• 1kg (2 1/4 lbs) boneless chicken thighs, skin removed and cut into bite-sized pieces
• For the first marinade:
• 3 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp garlic and ginger paste
• 1 tsp rapeseed (canola) oil
• For the second marinade:
• 70g (1/4 cup) Greek yogurt
• 1 – 3 tbsp Kashmiri chili powder (to taste)
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp amchoor powder
• 1 tbsp tandoori masala
• 1 tbsp garam masala
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 tbsp garlic, ginger, and chili paste
• To finish:
• 1 tbsp chaat masala
• 2 cubes butter
• 4 tbsp Greek yogurt
• Flaky salt to taste

Instructions

1. Combine the first marinade ingredients and rub them onto the chicken.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the second marinade ingredients until smooth.
3. Pour the second marinade over the chicken, ensuring it’s well-coated.
4. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes, but for best results, marinate it for one to two days.
5. Preheat your barbecue and skewer the chicken onto metal skewers.
6. Cook the chicken over hot coals, turning them occasionally for even cooking.
7. Melt the butter in a pan over the coals.
8. Once the chicken is cooked through and charred, transfer it to a serving bowl.
9. Add chaat masala and yogurt to the chicken, and mix well.
10. Pour the hot butter over the chicken and stir it in.
11. Season with flaky salt to taste.

Tips

• Marinate the chicken for one to two days for the best flavor.
• If cooking for a crowd, par-cook the chicken over the coals and finish them before serving.
• Make sure the butter is piping hot before adding it to the cooked chicken.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 410
Total Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 20g
Cholesterol: 32mg
Sodium: 2741mg
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 4g
Sugar: 10g
Protein: 13g

Source: Grilled Butter Chicken