Malai Chicken Tenders
Looking for a creamy, zesty, tangy, melt-in-your-mouth chicken appetizer? Try these Malai Chicken Tenders as an appetizer for your next gathering.
Servings: 4 people
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Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1 lb Chicken tenders (cut in strips)
- 2 tbsp Plain Yoghurt/ Dahi
- 2 tbsp Sour Cream
- 1/2 tsp Ginger paste
- 1 tsp Garlic paste
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 1 tbsp Lemon zest
- 1 tsp Garam masala
- 1 tsp Milk powder
- 1 tsp Salt
Other Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Oil
- 1 Red Onion (sliced)
- 6 Coriander stems (finely chopped)
For Garnish
- 2 tbsp Fresh Cream
- 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves (finely chopped)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients. Add the cut chicken tenders to it and mix well. Set aside for atleast 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan and add the sliced onions and chopped coriander stems. Saute for 5-6 minutes until the onions are golden brown.
- Add the marinated chicken and mix well. Saute for 6-8 minutes the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove in a serving plate and garnish with fresh cream and chopped coriander leaves. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Ensure that the chicken is fully cooked before serving. Cooking times may vary based on the size of the chicken pieces.
- You could use bone-in pieces as well, just adjust cooking times accordingly.
- These can also be baked in the oven, just eliminate the sauted onions and directly place the marinated chicken on a baking sheet in a single layer and bake until done.
- You can use this as a filling for sandwiches and wraps too.