Goan Chicken with Herbs

Goan Chicken with Herbs

Griddled chicken pieces coated in a lime-infused mint and coriander paste that will brings you the true tastes of Goa

Servings: 4

Level of difficulty: Easy

Preparation Time: 10 minutes

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

1 x 1kg chicken
1 tsp Turmeric
2 large bunches Coriander, roughly chopped
2 large bunches Mint, roughly chopped
12 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
2.5 cm piece Ginger, roughly chopped
1 tbsp Black peppercorns
6 Cloves
1 tsp Sugar
3 limes, juice only
5 green chillies, seeds removed and roughly chopped
2 tbsp vegetable oil

Method

1. Cut the chicken into four pieces across the backbone and across its width. Using a sharp knife, make a 2-3 slits over each piece, sprinkle over a little salt and the turmeric and set aside.

2. Put all the remaining ingredients, except the vegetable oil, in a food processor and blitz to a fine paste. Spread this over the chicken pieces, rubbing it into the gashes, cover and leave in the fridge to marinade for at least 4 hours.

3. Heat the oil on a hot plate or griddle, over a high heat. Cook the chicken for 2 minutes on all sides to brown, then lower the heat and cook for another 15 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.