Description
Chicken breast meat is rubbed with an intoxicating paste made with cilantro, mint, and other distinctive flavors. Chicken legs may also be used, or a combination of legs and breasts. This recipe is cooked in the oven, but will work well on the grill. Serve hot with onion rings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cup finely chopped fresh mint leaves
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon green chile paste
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cut into chunks
Instructions
- In a large bowl
- grind together the cilantro
- mint leaves
- ginger garlic paste
- lemon juice
- green chile paste
- and salt. Place the chicken in the bowl
- and rub with the mixture. Cover
- and refrigerate 2 to 3 hours.
- Preheat the oven broiler. Lightly grease a baking dish.
- Place the chicken in the baking dish
- and broil 20 minutes
- or until chicken juices run clear.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 3 hrs 35 mins
Servings: 4