Pepper Grilled Chicken – Indian Style
Main Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Marinate Chicken
6 pieces of chicken (approx. 700g) with salt to taste and 2-3 teaspoons of black pepper powder. Ensure the chicken is well coated with the seasoning.
Prepare Grill Pan
Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons of butter and let it melt and sizzle.
Add Aromatics
Once the butter is melted, add 4 peeled garlic cloves, 2-3 slit green chilies, and a handful of curry leaves (approx. 15-20 leaves) to the pan. for about until fragrant.
Grill Chicken (First Side)
Carefully place the chicken pieces onto the hot grill pan. Cook for on one side until grill marks appear and the chicken starts to brown.
Grill Chicken (Second Side)
Using tongs, flip the chicken pieces to cook on the other side. Cook for another .
Cover and Finish Cooking
Cover the grill pan with a lid and let the chicken cook for an additional , allowing it to cook through and absorb the flavors.
Serve
Remove the lid and check if the chicken is fully cooked and tender. Serve hot.
Before You Cook
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No Butter?
- 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
- Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
- Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Curry leaves?
- 1 bay leaf + a pinch of lemon zest — Aroma only — flavor is unique.
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