Lemon Pepper Chicken

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.