Juicy Low-Oil Chicken Drumstick Fry Recipe

Chicken Fry Recipe

Step 1: Prepare the Chicken [00:00]

• Take 1 kg of chicken drumsticks, wash them thoroughly, and dry them. Make deep cuts on the chicken.

Step 2: Make the Marinade [00:18]

• In a bowl, combine:
  • 1/2 cup thick yogurt
  • 1/4 cup tomato sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon green chili paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
  • 2 teaspoons turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon Kashmiri red chili powder
  • juice of 1/2 lemon
  • chopped coriander leaves
  • chopped curry leaves
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 tablespoon salt
• Mix well to ensure there are no lumps in the yogurt.

Step 3: Marinate the Chicken [01:20]

• Add the chicken drumsticks to the marinade and mix well. Let it marinate for about 1 hour.

Step 4: Cook the Chicken [01:35]

• In a non-stick pan, heat 2-3 tablespoons of oil (you can also use ghee or butter). Once hot, add the marinated chicken drumsticks.
• Cook on high flame for 3-4 minutes on one side, then flip and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
• Keep cooking on high flame until all the water from the chicken evaporates and only the spices remain.

Step 5: Final Cooking [02:14]

• Cover the pan and reduce the flame to low. Cook for about 15 minutes until the chicken is tender and juicy.
• After 15 minutes, remove the lid and increase the flame to high again. Stir the chicken well to coat it with the spices and let it dry out.

Step 6: Serve [02:46]

• Once cooked, serve the juicy chicken drumsticks with chutney and salad. Enjoy your delicious chicken fry!