Murgh Makhmali Kababs (Spicy-Tangy Chicken Kababs)
🕒 Prep Time: 4 hours
🍽️ Cook Time: 20 minutes
⏲️ Total Time: 4 hours 20 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Murgh Makhmali Kababs, a recipe straight from the culinary genius of Chef Sanjeev Kapoor as featured in Young Times magazine. These kababs are a perfect addition to your party spread, promising a burst of spicy-tangy goodness in every bite!
Recipe Category:
Lunch/Snacks 🍗🌶️🧀
Keywords:
Chicken Breast, Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Asian, Indian, Refrigerator 🍗🌶️🧀🥩🍲
Ingredients:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 4-6 green chilies
- 1-inch ginger
- 5-6 garlic cloves
- 2/3 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 cup processed cheese
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp garam masala powder
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 lemon (juiced)
- Salt, to taste
- Butter (for brushing)
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 625.1
- Fat: 42.6g
- Saturated Fat: 20.7g
- Cholesterol: 198.7mg
- Sodium: 268.8mg
- Carbohydrates: 16.6g
- Fiber: 1.1g
- Sugar: 11.6g
- Protein: 44.3g
Instructions:
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Prepare the Chicken:
- Clean, wash, debone, and cut each chicken breast into two pieces.
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Prepare the Marinade:
- Grind green chilies, ginger, and garlic into a smooth paste.
- Rub the paste onto the chicken pieces, ensuring they are well coated.
- Cover and let it marinate for 15 minutes.
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Prepare the Yogurt Mixture:
- Hang yogurt in a muslin cloth for 30 minutes to drain away the whey.
- In a bowl, mix thickened yogurt, processed cheese, cream, ground nutmeg, garam masala powder, honey, lemon juice, and salt to taste.
- Whisk the ingredients well to form a smooth marinade.
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Marinate the Chicken:
- Place the chicken pieces in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are fully coated.
- Cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 3 hours to allow the flavors to meld.
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Grill the Chicken:
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Place the marinated chicken pieces on a wire rack, leaving some space between each piece.
- Grill the chicken for about 20 minutes, turning them every 5 minutes and brushing with butter each time, until they are cooked through and have a golden-brown crust.
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Serve:
- Once cooked, transfer the Murgh Makhmali Kababs to a serving platter.
- Serve hot with a chutney of your choice.
- Enjoy the spicy-tangy goodness with friends and family!
Indulge in the rich flavors and succulent texture of these Murgh Makhmali Kababs, perfect for any occasion where you want to impress your guests with a delightful culinary creation!
