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Now that winter is here, seasonal depression is starting to hit — and it’s hitting hard. The one thing that lifts my spirits is the annual barbecue gathering we’d always host at my place; home sweet home, in Delhi. Nothing else even comes close to the smokey scent of grilled chicken filling the air. As a broke college student, this recipe is incredibly easy, inexpensive, and tastes just as delicious as what you’d get at a restaurant. This dish is a perfect fit whether you’re missing home or simply wanting something for a cozy weekend dinner.
Serves: 2
Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 10-15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 4-6 chicken drumsticks
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tbsp oil (any neutral oil like vegetable or canola)
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp chili powder (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 tbsp peri-peri spice
- 1 tsp chicken masala powder
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1/2 lemon or 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Optional veggies: onions, bell peppers, and/or tomatoes, cut into chunks
Additional equipment: Skewers
Method:
- In a large bowl, mix yogurt, oil, ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, peri-peri spice, chicken masala powder, salt, and lemon juice.
- Blanch the veggies and cut them roughly before adding them to the bowl.
- Now, make two to three deep slits across each chicken drumstick and put it in the bowl, coating it evenly to allow the marinade to seep in. Allow it to rest in the marinade for at least 15 minutes.
- Next, preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat up your barbecue grill.
- Take the marinated veggies and chicken and slide them onto the skewers. If using a grill, oil it lightly to prevent sticking before setting the skewers on it or put them on a baking tray into the preheated oven.
- Put the grill’s cover on. Cook for 20-25 minutes while flipping occasionally, until the chicken and veggies are well cooked. If you’re using the oven, cook them for about 35 minutes.
- Serve it with a drizzle of lemon juice on top. Have fun!
Hello, I’m Gauri Sethi, a passionate staff writer at the Cascade responsible for writing content that resonates with the masses. Currently, I am pursuing business administration, but deep down, I am a person who loves expressing herself through writing.
