Chettinad Flavoured Grilled Chicken

          This is a very healthy variation to any fried chicken and can be served as appetizers or as a light meal with soup and salad. Serve them with green chutney, onion rings and a dash of lime if having as an appetizer. As I often make these grilled delicacies, I experiment with different spices. So today the marination is that of chettinad masala.

          So what are you waiting for?. Try out this yummy grilled recipe at home and I bet your family and friends will simply love this gourmet delight. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe  to prepare it.

• 1 small chicken, cut into desired size
• salt to taste
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
• 2 tbsp. chettinad masala (check the recipe below)
• 1 tsp. red chili powder
• 1 tsp. ginger-garlic paste
• juice of 1/2 lime
• 1 tbsp. oil to marinate
• oil for basting

          Marinate the chicken pieces in all the above mentioned ingredients for 2-3 hours. Then place them on a baking tray, lined with aluminum foil.

          Place the try on the top level of a microwave oven and grill for 35 minutes by flipping it over halfway through and basting with oil or remaining marinade.

          Serve as an appetizer with onion rings, green chilies, a drizzle of some lime or green chutney. It can also be had as a light meal with soup and salad as accompaniments.







Chettinad Spice-

• 2-3 tbsp. coriander seeds
• 8-10 dry red chilies
• 2-3 green cardamoms
• 1" cinnamon
• 5-6 cloves
• 1 tbsp. cumin seeds
• 2 tbsp. fresh grated coconut
• 1 javitri
• 1 tbsp. stone flower
• 2 marathi moggu
• 1 star anise
• 1/4 tsp. fenugreek seeds
• 1/2 tsp. pepper corns
• 1 tbsp. fennel seeds

         Dry roast the coconut first till light brown. Then add rest of the ingredients and sauté for a minute on a low flame or till you get a nice aroma coming through. Keep aside to cool. Then grind into a fine powder and store in an airtight container.

                                Marinate chicken pieces with all ingredients for 2-3 hours. 

                               Then place them on a baking tray, lined with aluminum foil.

                    Grill for 35 min. by flipping it halfway & basting with oil or remaining
                    marinade.

                  Serve as an appetizer with onion rings, green chilies, a drizzle of some lime
                  or green chutney. It can also be had as a light meal with soup & salad as                                            accompaniments.