Onions infused Chicken Roast

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Leena Kohli (@leenakohli)
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Onions-infused Chicken Roast!

If you're unsure what to prepare for a weeknight dinner, a gathering or a picnic and want something simple and easy, try making this pan-roasted chicken. It's infused with onion flavour and needs only a few spices. Everyone will surely enjoy it!

Prep Time
1hr 0min
Cook Time
25min
Total Time
1hr 25min
Onions infused Chicken Roast  recipe

Ingredients

6 Servings
  • 1kg
    boneless Chicken (cut into small pieces)
  • 1tbsp
    Cumin Seeds
  • 1tbsp
    Coriander Seeds
  • 1/2tbsp
    Black Peppercorns
  • 1
    ” Cinnamon Stick
  • 3
    medium-sized Onions (roughly chopped)
  • 1tbsp
    Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 2
    Green Chillies (medium-hot)
  • 4tbsp
    Oil (divided)
  • 2tbsp
    Lemon Juice
  • Salt as per taste
  • 1/2tbsp
    Chat Masala
  • 1/2tbsp
    Paprika Powder
  • Coriander Leaves to garnish

How to make Onions infused Chicken Roast

  1. Heat a pan over medium heat and dry roast cumin seeds, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, cloves and cinnamon until they change colour and release a pleasant aroma.

    Step 1.1: Heat a pan over medium heat and dry roast cumin seeds, coriander seeds, black peppercorns, cloves and cinnamon until they change colour and release a pleasant aroma
  2. Turn off the heat and transfer the roasted spices to a plate to cool.

    Step 1.1: Turn off the heat and transfer the roasted spices to a plate to cool
  3. Grind the onions, ginger garlic paste, and green chillies in a mixer grinder.

    Step 1.1: Grind the onions, ginger garlic paste, and green chillies in a mixer grinder
  4. Add the roasted spices to the grinder and grind them into a fine paste, adding water if needed.

    Step 1.1: Add the roasted spices to the grinder and grind them into a fine paste, adding water if needed
  5. Marinate the chicken pieces with the blended paste, 2 tbsp oil, salt, chat masala, paprika powder and lemon juice in a bowl.

    Step 1.1: Marinate the chicken pieces with the blended paste, 2 tbsp oil, salt, chat masala, paprika powder and lemon juice in a bowl
    Step 1.2: Marinate the chicken pieces with the blended paste, 2 tbsp oil, salt, chat masala, paprika powder and lemon juice in a bowl
    Step 1.3: Marinate the chicken pieces with the blended paste, 2 tbsp oil, salt, chat masala, paprika powder and lemon juice in a bowl
  6. Cover the bowl with a cling film or a plate and refrigerate the marinated chicken for at least an hour (preferably 4-5 hours) for the chicken to absorb more flavour.

  7. Brush oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over high heat.

  8. Once the oil is hot, place the marinated chicken in the pan and sear them from both sides for about 3-4 minutes.

    Step 1.1: Once the oil is hot, place the marinated chicken in the pan and sear them from both sides for about 3-4 minutes
    Step 1.2: Once the oil is hot, place the marinated chicken in the pan and sear them from both sides for about 3-4 minutes
  9. Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking the chicken for 15-20 minutes, flipping it occasionally, until it is cooked through and evenly golden. (To check for doneness, insert a toothpick into the chicken. It should slide in easily without any resistance.)

    Step 1.1: Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking the chicken for 15-20 minutes, flipping it occasionally, until it is cooked through and evenly golden
  10. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

    Step 1.1: Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot

Tips & Tricks

  1. Adjust the spice levels according to your preference. If you prefer it spicier, add more green chillies.

  2. The number of servings for this recipe may vary depending on the portion size served.

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