Heavenly Chicken Recipe
Servings 4
Calories 400kcal
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or fork
- Baking dish or tray
- Oven or grill
- Tongs or spatula
- Knife & Cutting board
Ingredients
For the marinade
- 4 bone-in chicken breasts or 8 boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (adjust according to your spice preference)
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the crispy coating
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the yogurt, olive oil, minced garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Whisk well to ensure all the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Add and coat the chicken pieces to marinate them. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight to allow the flavors to develop.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- In a shallow dish, mix the all-purpose flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to create a crispy coating for the chicken.
- Take out chicken pieces from the marinade to allow drip off any excess marinade. Coat each chicken piece thoroughly by dredging them in the flour mixture.
- Over medium-high heat, in large skillet heat olive oil. Once the oil is hot, carefully place the chicken pieces in the skillet and cook until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Transfer the partially cooked chicken to a baking dish or tray and finish cooking in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or on the grill for 15-20 minutes. Ensure the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Put aside the chicken from the oven or grill. Before serving let it rest for a few minutes.