Delicious Green Chicken Recipe
Green Chicken is a flavorful and aromatic dish made with fresh herbs, spices, and tender chicken. This healthy and vibrant recipe is easy to prepare and perfect for family meals.
Ingredients
- 500 gram chicken (boneless or bone-in)
- 1 cup fresh cilantro (coriander leaves)
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves
- 3-4 green chilies (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup yogurt
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 2 tbsp oil
- Salt to taste
- Water as needed
Instructions
- In a blender, combine cilantro, mint, green chilies, yogurt, lemon juice, and ginger-garlic paste. Blend until you get a smooth paste.
- Transfer the paste to a bowl and add turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well.
- Coat the chicken pieces with the green marinade and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for better flavor).
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Cover and cook for another 10 minutes until the chicken is tender and fully cooked.
- If needed, add a little water to adjust the consistency of the gravy.
- Serve hot with rice, naan, or roti.
Notes
- For a richer taste, add a splash of cream or coconut milk to the gravy.
- Adjust spice levels according to your preference.