Chargha (Fried Chicken)! Recipe

Name: Chargha (Fried Chicken)!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 - 1 1/2 kg whole skinless chicken; 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste; 3 tablespoons lemon juice or 3 tablespoons white vinegar; 4 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt; 1 1/2 teaspoons red chili powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder; 1/2 teaspoon ajwain, powder; 1 teaspoon salt, to taste; 1 tablespoon raw papaya (ground); 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring; oil, for frying

Servings: persons

1 - 1 1/2 kg whole skinless chicken
2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
3 tablespoons lemon juice or 3 tablespoons white vinegar
4 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt
1 1/2 teaspoons red chili powder
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon ajwain, powder
1 teaspoon salt, to taste
1 tablespoon raw papaya (ground)
1/4 teaspoon red food coloring
oil, for frying

1
Make 2 deep slits on each side of the chicken.
2
Mix all the ingredients.
3
Apply the mixture evenly on the chicken.
4
Marinate for 30 minutes.
5
Then place the chicken in a pan.
6
Cover and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is fully tender.
7
Remove from heat.
8
Heat oil in a wok.
9
Fry the chicken on each side on low heat for about 2 minutes or until very light brown.
10
Serve hot with fresh salad and mint chutney.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 - 1 1/2 kg whole skinless chicken, 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste, 3 tablespoons lemon juice or 3 tablespoons white vinegar, 4 tablespoons low-fat plain yogurt, and more.

Yes, Chargha (Fried Chicken)! falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chargha (Fried Chicken)!

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