Afghan Chicken Recipe
A quick, aromatic Afghan chicken that comes together in just seven minutes. The green curry‑like sauce is packed with fresh herbs, yogurt, and a smoky hint from charcoal, making every bite bright and comforting.
Recipe by Lazy Girl Cooks· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 2 1/5 lb bone‑in chicken
- 2 onion
- red onion
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 inch ginger
- ginger‑garlic paste
- 2 green chillies
- 1/2 cup fresh coriander
- 1/4 cup fresh mint
- 1/2 cup yogurt
- 1 1/2 tsp Handi Masala
- 1 tbsp desi ghee
- 2 tbsp cream
- 1 charcoal
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder
Instructions
- 1Blend the onion, red onion, garlic, ginger, green chillies, coriander, mint, yogurt, and Handi Masala (or the substitute spices) into a smooth green paste using an immersion blender.
- 2Add the raw bone‑in chicken pieces to the pot and coat them thoroughly with the green paste.
- 3Stir in the desi ghee, cream, and a small piece of smoking charcoal placed in a small metal bowl inside the pot.
- 4Close the pressure cooker and cook for about 7 minutes until the chicken is tender and the sauce is fragrant.
- 5Serve hot with flatbread or rice.
- 6Clean the pressure cooker after use.
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Blend the paste first
Use an immersion blender.
Coat chicken thoroughly
Toss the raw chicken pieces in the paste.
Place charcoal in a metal bowl
Put the small piece of smoking charcoal in a small metal bowl inside the pot before sealing.
Pressure‑cook for the stated time
Close the pressure cooker and cook for about 7 minutes as directed.
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Frequently asked questions
- How long does it take to make 7‑Minute Afghan Chicken?
- About 12 minutes in total: 5 minutes of prep and 7 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this 7‑Minute Afghan Chicken recipe make?
- This recipe makes 3 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this 7‑Minute Afghan Chicken recipe come from?
- It was shared by Lazy Girl Cooks on facebook.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.