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Malai Boti

Succulent spiced easy to make Malai Boti chicken that's quick to prep, cook, and eat!
Course Main Course
Cuisine pakistani, indian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 4 8-inch skewers
Author Sarah Mir

Ingredients

  • 400 g chicken breast
  • 3 tbsp plain yoghurt
  • 3 tbsp cream (unsweetened)
  • 2 tsp green chili paste (halve for mild)
  • 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • 1 tsp roasted coriander powder
  • 1.5 tsp garam masala
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp white pepper
  • ¾-1 tsp salt
  • 1 ¼ tsp garlic paste
  • 1 ¼ tsp ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • Cut your chicken breast into even ¾-1 inch pieces - I got roughly 22 pieces from my 2 medium sized chicken breasts
  • Combine the marinade ingredients with the chicken cubes and set aside to rest for a minimum of four hours and up to two days
  • Remove the chicken from the fridge and let it come to room temperature
  • If using wooden skewers soak them in water for 30-minutes

Cooking Instructions

  • Stovetop: medium high heat, 3 minutes per each side, I like to get all four for a cube of chicken
  • Air Fryer: 6 minutes per side at 390F
  • Oven: Cover the exposed ends of wooden skewers with foil (to be safe) and bake on a greased tray lined with foil for 18-20 minutes at 375F, flipping halfway. Broil for additional color - but watch this carefully!
  • Grill: 6-8 minutes per side, but please bear in mind timings vary with grilling so keep a close eye on it!

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Notes

Always remember to cook a test piece so you can adjust flavor to preference and when checking for doneness check the center piece!