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Chicken Bihari-Style
🇵🇰 Pakistani

Chicken Bihari-Style

🇵🇰 Pakistani

Mustard-oil and papaya-tenderised chicken, grilled till smoky — Bihari kebab style. About 32 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 17 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Chicken500 g, on the bone
  • Yogurt100 g
  • Garam Masala1 tsp
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Garlic3 cloves, crushed
  • Ghee2 tbsp
  • Lemon1, juiced
  • Mustard Oil2 tbsp

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantrohandful, to finish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whisk the Ghee, lemon juice, garlic, garam masala and salt into a quick marinade.

  2. 2

    Coat the chicken completely and let it sit for at least 20 minutes (overnight is even better).

  3. 3

    Get the grill or griddle pan screaming hot.

  4. 4

    Grill the chicken in a single layer, turning once, until charred in spots and cooked through.

  5. 5

    Rest for 5 minutes, then finish with fresh cilantro and extra lemon.

Chef's tip

Don't move the chicken for the first 3 minutes; a proper crust releases itself.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Dawat Special Bihari Chicken Masala Recipe By Tasty food With Maria | Chicken Bihari Masala · on YouTube