Summer Light Cilantro Chicken Recipe

Name: Summer Light Cilantro Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 & 1/2kg chicken with bones; 1 tub of low fat natural yogurt; 1 red onion chopped; 1 tsp ginger paste; 1 tsp garlic paste; 3/4 tsp turmeric powder; 1/8 of a tsp red chili powder; salt to taste; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 2 tablespoons of lemon juice; A large bunch of cilantro roughly chopped; 1 green chili - split and seeds remove

Servings: persons

1 & 1/2kg chicken with bones
1 tub of low fat natural yogurt
1 red onion chopped
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
3/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/8 of a tsp red chili powder
salt to taste
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
A large bunch of cilantro roughly chopped
1 green chili - split and seeds remove

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1. Mix the ginger, garlic, turmeric powder, red chili powder with the yogurt and pour over the chicken.
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2. Leave the chicken and marinade in the fridge for 2 hours.
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3. Chop the onion.
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4. Heat oil in a deep saucepan.
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5. Add the chopped onions and lightly saute till they look translucent.
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6. Add the chicken and the yogurt marinade and mix well.
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7. Cover and cook on low heat for 25 mins or until the liquid separates. Mix occasionally.
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8. Add the salt, lemon juice, cilantro and green chili and cook on a very low flame for about 5 minutes.
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Serve immediately with rice
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or just have it on its own. Its deliciously light and full of flavor.

107

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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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 & 1/2kg chicken with bones, 1 tub of low fat natural yogurt, 1 red onion chopped, 1 tsp ginger paste, and more.

Yes, Summer Light Cilantro 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Summer Light Cilantro Chicken

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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