How to Marinate Chicken in Restaurant-Style

Marinate Chicken

Hello friends! When it comes to making restaurant-style chicken , many questions often arise while marinating the chicken, such as what spices should we use? How long should we marinate the chicken so that the spices we are going to use are easily absorbed? So here at Daily Food Kitchen, we are going to solve all these doubts for you. Let’s see how we can marinate the chicken in restaurant-style to double its taste.

Recipe Yield: 4 servings

Overall Time: Atleast 45 minutes

Ingredients:

• 750g chicken pieces
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1 tablespoon oil
• 2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon powder
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• Salt (to taste)
• 1 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• 1 teaspoon kasuri methi powder (optional)
• A pinch of red food coloring
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions:

Follow the given instructions to marinate the chicken at home properly.

1. Prepare the Chicken:

• Prepare the chicken by thoroughly washing and cleaning the pieces and dry them off completely afterwards.
• Using a fork or a knife, make some piercings or small cuts in the 750g of chicken to help it absorb the marinade better, then set aside.

2. Make the Marinade Masala:

• For the marinade, combine 1/2 cup of yogurt in a mixing bowl with 1 tablespoon of oil, 2 teaspoons of ginger garlic paste, 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon powder, 2 teaspoons of black pepper, and salt according to your taste preference.
• If you like a bit more heat and flavor, feel free to add 1 teaspoon of chili flakes and 1 teaspoon of kasuri methi powder optionally.

3. Make a Smooth Paste:

• With the help of a beater, thoroughly mix the yogurt and spices together until the mixture becomes a smooth and fine paste; this usually takes about 2-3 minutes.

4. Give the Red Colour and Tangy Taste:

• Next, stir in a pinch of red food coloring and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to the spice blend, ensuring everything is well combined.

5. Add the Chicken Pieces:

• Add the chicken pieces to the bowl, using your hands to make sure each piece is evenly coated with the marinade masala.

6. Marinate the Chicken:

• Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or ideally for 6 hours in the refrigerator for deeper flavor.
• This process allows the flavors to deeply infuse into the chicken, making it flavorful and juicy before cooking.

So, you see how easy it is to marinate chicken.

Detailed Activities Breakdown

Activity	Time Duration
Prepare the Chicken	15 minutes
Prep. Marinade Msala	10 minutes
Resting Time	30 minutes without refrigerator