Chicken Parmesan

A mouthwatering dish for those who are the lovers of chicken and parmesan cheese. When the two comes together, they end up making a wonderful dish. This dish is loved by millions. My version of Chicken Parmesan is easy and absolutely delicious. 
      Try this at home and feel it's magic.

INGREDIENTS

- Chicken breast  2 nos.
- Parmesan cheese  50 grams
- Cottage cheese  150 grams
- Almonds  8-10 nos.
- Cashew nuts  8-10 nos.
- Raisins  18-20 nos.
- Onions  1 nos.
- Green Chillies  2 nos.
- Ginger  1/2 piece
- Green coriander
- Black pepper  1/2 tsp
- Saffron  (few threads)
- Green Cardamom  4-5 nos.
- Cinnamon stick  1 nos.
- Corn flour 2 tbsp

METHOD

STEP 1. Wash and clean the chicken breasts and cut it in between to make a pocket. Keep it aside.

STEP 2. In a bowl, crush cottage cheese and grate parmesan cheese. Chop onions, coriander leaves and ginger. Add them in the bowl.

STEP 3. Put half a tsp of black pepper and mix it well.

STEP 4. In another bowl beat one egg and in another plate, spread corn flour.

STEP 5. Now take a pan and heat pure ghee in it. Add cinnamon stick, green cardamom and cassie.

STEP 6. Stuff chicken breasts with cheese mixture. Dip it in the beaten egg and then in the corn flour.

STEP 7. Fry the coated chicken in ghee from both sides

STEP 8. Now dissolve some saffron strands in milk or water and pour it on fried chicken breasts

STEP 9. Now put a lid on th pan and cook it for 2-3 minutes.

STEP 10. Serve it with salad.

          Present it in your own style.

How to make Fried Chicken

Fried food lovers love fried chicken and when it is made with perfection, everyone gets attracted towards it. This recipe of fried chicken is made with a perfect blend of spices. It is different from other recipes because the ingredients used and how much they are used creates a delicious taste and mouthwatering aroma than any other fried chicken. 
          This recipe is definitely a must try at home. Try this at home and enjoy with your family and close ones.'

INGREDIENTS

- Chicken 1 kg
- Onions 1
- Bay leaves 2-3
- Cloves 3-4
- Buttermilk 1 Glass
- Lemon Juice 1 tbsp
- Ginger,Garlic paste 1 tsp
- Garam Masala 1 tsp
- Red Chilli Powder 1 tsp
- Carom Seeds/Ajwain 1/2 tsp
- Chickpea Flour/Besan 3 tbsp
- Salt to taste

METHOD

STEP 1. Put ONION, BAY LEAVES and CHICKEN. Boil it until it becomes tender.

STEP 2. Now take the boiled CHICKEN in a bowl and add GINGER-GARLIC paste, RED CHILLI POWDER, CHICKPEA/BESAN , GARAM MASALA POWDER,CAROM SEEDS/AJWAIN and LEMON JUICE.

STEP 3. Add BUTTERMILK and mix it all well.

STEP 4. Cover it with  a foil paper and keep it  in refrigerator and let it marinate for 5-6 hours.

STEP 5. Heat oil in a wake and fry CHICKEN pieces until they becomes golden brown and crispy.

● Serve them hot with dip , chutney and onion rings

                  PRO TIPS

[ Chicken is boiled before it is marinated as it will absorb all the flavors of the marinate more and they will become more flavorful ]

[ Lemon is used in the marinate as it will remove the raw smell of chicken ]
[ Carom Seeds /Ajwain will give a nice aroma to this dish ]

[ Chickpea Flour / besan will help in binding all the spices together and will give a nice golden brown color to the chicken when you will fry it ]

[ Buttermilk will make the chicken more tender and juicy ]

~ Unlike other fried chicken recipes this recipe have ingredients which have a very strong aroma and when all these are bind together , it makes your chicken more tender, rich and flavorful than other  ordinary fried chicken.

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