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Easy Chicken Ghee Roast

Easy Chicken Ghee Roast is a rich, flavorful South Indian-style dish that brings restaurant taste right into your cozy kitchen. It’s made with tender chicken, aromatic spices, and golden ghee that gives everything a buttery glow.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 500 g boneless chicken pieces
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • to taste salt
Cooking
  • 2 tbsp ghee
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed

Equipment

  • Pan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, mix yogurt, chili powder, turmeric, salt, and ginger-garlic paste. Coat chicken pieces well and let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Heat ghee in a wide pan over medium flame. Once it melts, add the marinated chicken.
  3. Cook until the chicken turns golden on all sides, about 10 to 12 minutes. Stir often so nothing burns.
  4. Sprinkle a little water if needed, cover, and cook another 5 minutes until tender.
  5. Add lemon juice, toss everything, and let the ghee roast coat the chicken with a glossy layer.
  6. Serve hot with steamed rice or soft chapati. It smells incredible.

Notes

Use homemade ghee for best flavor. For a milder dish, reduce the chili powder. Add a spoon of coconut milk at the end for a twist. This also works great with shrimp or paneer as a variation.