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Indian Chicken Marinade (Easy & Authentic)
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Indian Chicken Marinade (Easy & Authentic)

This Indian Chicken Marinade features a vibrant blend of Greek yogurt, ground spices, and fresh aromatics that tenderize and flavor chicken pieces thoroughly. Key ingredients include Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, and dried fenugreek leaves, combined with ginger, garlic, and lemon juice for brightness. The marinade clings well to skinless chicken parts and can be used for grilling or as a base in curries and biryanis.

Prep Time
40 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 163 kcal
Course: Main Course, Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken see notes
  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt also called Hung curd
  • 1 tablespoon gram flour optional, aka besan
  • 3/4 tablespoon ginger grated
  • 3/4 tablespoon garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoon kashmiri red chilli powder mild, adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder ground, aka Haldi powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder dhaniya powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon fenugreek leaves dried, aka Kasoori Methi
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste

Instructions

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  1. Start with clean and skinned chicken. Remove any loose skin. Wash the chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. To make the marinade, combine the yogurt, grated ginger, minced garlic, lime juice, gram flour (besan), salt, and all of the dry spices (Kashmiri red chilli powder, turmeric, garam masala, coriander powder and dried fenugreek leaves) in a large mixing bowl. Mix the contents well.
  3. Toss the chicken pieces in this marinade and combine well to ensure the chicken pieces are uniformly coated with the marinade.
  4. Cover the bowl and place it in the refrigerator. Let the wings marinade for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours or overnight for a deeper flavor.
  5. Grill in the oven or air fryer. Or add to a curry or biryani to be cooked. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Marinate chicken a minimum of 30 minutes; for best tenderness and flavor, marinate 8-10 hours or overnight.
  • Any cut of chicken works well with this marinade, including bone-in, boneless, wings, breasts, thighs, or legs.
  • Remove skin and pat chicken dry before marinating to help the marinade stick evenly.
  • Adjust Kashmiri red chili powder for mild or medium heat according to preference.

Nutrition Information

Calories 163kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 1g (5%) Trans Fat 0.02g (1%) Cholesterol 74mg (25%) Sodium 740mg (31%) Potassium 513mg (11%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 334IU (7%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 42mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 163

% Daily Value*

Calories 163kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 74mg 25%
Sodium 740mg 31%
Potassium 513mg 11%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 334IU 7%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 42mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.