Ingredients for Afghan Style Chicken Murgh
- 2 cups plain yogurt
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin seed
- 4 chicken legs (about 2-2 1/2 lbs total)
- 4 chicken thighs (about 2-2 1/2 lbs total)
- thinly sliced onion, for garnish
- thinly sliced tomato, for garnish
- thinly sliced cucumber, for garnish
- thinly sliced radish, for garnish
- lemon wedges, for garnish
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How to Make Afghan Style Chicken Murgh
- Set a yogurt strainer, or regular strainer lined with a double layer of dampened cheesecloth, over a bowl. Add the yogurt and let drain in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours.
- Remove the drained yogurt from the refrigerator and discard the liquid.
- Transfer the yogurt to a large bowl. Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped onion, lemon juice, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, and cumin seeds. Whisk to blend thoroughly.
- Remove and discard the skin from the chicken pieces. Rinse the pieces under cold running water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Make 2 or 3 deep slashes, to the bone, in each chicken piece. This will help the marinade penetrate.
- Add the chicken to the yogurt marinade, ensuring all pieces are coated evenly.
- Cover the bowl and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 4-6 hours.
- Preheat your grill to high heat. Once hot, lightly oil the grill grate to prevent sticking.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off.
- Arrange the chicken pieces on the hot grill grate.
- Grill the chicken, turning frequently with tongs, until nicely browned on the outside and the juices run clear when pierced with a fork (approximately 10-15 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the pieces).
- Transfer the grilled chicken to serving plates or a platter.
- Garnish with thinly sliced onion, tomato, cucumber, and radish, and serve immediately with lemon wedges.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
43 g
Sugar
26g
Fat
61g
Carbs
3g
