Oil free Low fat Creamy Grilled Chicken

Oil free low fat Creamy Grilled Chicken .... YES !!! You heard it Right !!! 
Its loaded with flavour and light on the waist !!!

This Chicken Preparation requires just two Steps :
     

                   - Marination  &   Grilling.










The Chicken is marinated in a hung curd based batter which gives it the creamy flavor. The most important aspect is the marination time. Ideally, it should be marinated overnight , if not so then for at least an hour, the more the better. Its makes the flavor seep in through the chicken.

The Grilling is done at a low temperature around 170 to cook the chicken evenly. Do not overcook the chicken otherwise it will not be juicy.

  

 Ingredients :

Chicken Drumsticks - 5
Hung curd - 3 Tbsp
Ginger Garlic Green chili paste - 2 1/2 Tbsp( take 10-15 cloves of garlic + 1 1/2 inch ginger + 1 green chili make a paste by adding 2-4 tsp water )
Turmeric powder - 1/4 tsp
Red Chili powder - 1/4 tsp
Salt - 1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder - 1/2 tsp
Dry mango powder - 1/2 tsp
Chat masala - 1/4 tsp
Lemon juice -1 tsp (optional )

Pre- Preparation :

1. Make cuts or slits in the Chicken drumsticks.
2. Mix all the above mentioned ingredients together except Chicken and lemon juice and make a marinade.
3. Marinate the chicken in the marinade and keep it overnight in the refrigerator or for at least an hour. It enhances the flavor. 
4. The Chicken should be brought at room temperature before grilling.

Preparation :

1. Preheat the oven at 170-180 degrees.
2. Place the chicken on the grill rack and grill for 20-25 minutes or till the chicken is cooked..
3. Sprinkle some chat masala over the Chicken and drizzle some lemon juice and serve hot.

Serving suggestion :

1. Serve hot with onion rings  and green chutney.

Enjoy !!! and Happy Cooking !!!


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