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creamy afghani chicken freshly made in a skillet
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Creamy Afghani Chicken

A unique, creamy, cheesey preparation of Afghani Chicken, this recipe is a must try. Serve with crusty toasted bread for the best chicken recipe ever.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Halal
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Richa

Ingredients

  • 300 grams boneless chicken thighs cut into 1 ½ inch pieces

For marination

  • 2 tablespoons hung curds greek yoghurt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon red chilli flakes
  • 1 green chilli finely chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons grated garlic
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ¼ + ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • ½ lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped coriander leaves

Other

  • 2 teaspoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons all purpose flour maida
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon red chilli flakes
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or any neutral cooking oil
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
  • ¼ cup finely chopped onions
  • 2 ½ tablespoons mozzarella cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley

Instructions

  • Add chicken to a bowl, add all ingredients listed for marination, give a good mix and set aside to marinate for at least an hour.
  • Melt butter in a pan, add all purpose flour and saute on low for 1-2 minutes till the rawness of flour goes. Keep stirring continuously to avoid the flour getting burnt. Add milk gradually while stirring continuously to avoid any lumps being formed. Bring to a boil while stirring and simmer for 2-3 minutes till the sauce thickens and turns creamy. Add salt, oregano, pepper, chilli flakes, mix well and take off the heat.
  • Heat another pan with oil, add garlic and saute on high for a few seconds till fragrant. Add onions and fry on low for 1-2 minutes till they turn pale golden.
  • Add marinated chicken and cook on medium for 1-2 minutes till the chicken is roasted well. Cook on low for 4-5 minutes till the chicken is cooked well.
  • Add white sauce and cook on low for 1-2 minutes. Add cheese on top, cover and cook for 1-2 minutes till the cheese melts, garnish with parsley and serve.

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Nutrition

Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 94mg | Sodium: 494mg | Potassium: 318mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 417IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 154mg | Iron: 1mg