Lemon Pepper Chicken Ingredients:
- 4 pieces of chicken - I used leg-thigh pairs
- Lime Juice (2 Limes)
- 1/2 Tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 Tablespoon cumin powder
- 1 Tablespoon pepper powder
- 1/4 Tablespoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 Tablespoon red-chili powder
- 1 large capsicum/bell pepper - chopped into 1 inch bits
- 1 large potato cubed ( chopped 1 inch cubes)
- 1 medium onion -
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp veg/canola oil or butter
- 4-5 bay leaves
- 2 inch cinnamon stick
- 3 dry red chilies
- Salt for taste
Prepration Method
At first Marinate the chicken pieces with the ginger garlic-paste, salt, spice powders & lime juice, for a few minutes.
Now Heat oils &/or butter in a pressure-cooker & fry finely chopped onions till pink.
Add bay leaves, red chillies & cinnamon & fry for 1 minute.
Add the potatoes & capsicum & fry for 1-2 mins, tossing in between.
Add the chicken pieces & fry for a few minutes, turning around from time to time so that they are evenly browned.
Throw in 1/4 cup of water & pressure-cook on high heat for 1 whistle & then, simmer for 6-7 minutes.
Open & drain, collecting the gravy in a saucepan - thicken the gravy on mediun heat for a few mins.
Place the veggies as the base on a serving plate, the chicken on top of it, followed by the sauce, poured evenly over the chicken.
Now Serve it hot with pita bread or rice.
