Quick Lemon Pepper Chicken

Ingredients

• 500 g Chicken (Cut into bite-sized pieces)
• 1 tsp Black pepper (Freshly ground)
• 1 tsp Cumin powder
• 1 tsp Garlic powder
• Salt (To taste)
• 2 tbsp Lemon juice (Freshly squeezed)
• 3 cloves Garlic (Freshly crushed)
• 0.25 cup Yogurt (Plain, whisked)
• 2 tbsp Heavy cream
• 1 tbsp Cooking oil
• 1 tbsp Butter
• 4 Whole red chilies (Dried)
• 0.5 tsp Cumin seeds

Steps

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces with black pepper, cumin powder, garlic powder, salt, lemon juice, and freshly crushed garlic.

2. 2

   Add a mixture of yogurt and heavy cream to the chicken. Mix thoroughly to ensure every piece is well coated, then set aside to marinate.

3. 3

   Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add the cooking oil and butter.

4. 4

   Once the butter is melted and hot, add the whole red chilies and cumin seeds. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.

5. 5

   Remove the chicken from the excess marinade and add it to the pan. Sauté on high flame for 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally to brown the chicken.

6. 6

   Cover the pan with a lid, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for another 8-10 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through and tender.

7. 7

   Serve hot with roti, naan, or steamed rice.

Notes

The transcript mentions a yogurt and cream mixture for the marinade which provides the signature creamy texture. Adjust the black pepper according to your heat preference.

Nutrition per serving

• chicken
• lemon pepper
• main dish
• quick dinner
• creamy chicken
• indian-style
• stovetop