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Chicken Choila (Gluten-Free) recipe by Safe Plated

Chicken Choila (Gluten-Free)

Grilled chicken marinated in traditional Nepali spices, served as a flavorful and slightly spicy lunch. Uses Tamari instead of soy sauce.

25m prep + 20m cook4 servings
Contains soyWHEAT-free
420 cal|45g protein|10g carbs|22g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 2 tablespoons Ginger-Garlic Paste
  • 2 teaspoons Red Chili Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 2 tablespoons Mustard Oil
  • 2 tablespoons Tamari (Gluten-Free)
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 medium Red Onion
  • 2 tablespoons Cilantro

Instructions

  1. 1In a medium bowl, combine the 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste, 2 teaspoons red chili powder, 1 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon cumin powder, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 0.5 teaspoon garam masala, 2 tablespoons mustard oil, 2 tablespoons tamari, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir until everything is well mixed.
  2. 2Add the 1.5 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs to the bowl with the marinade. Use your hands or a spoon to coat each piece of chicken thoroughly. Cover the bowl and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature, or for up to 4 hours in the refrigerator.
  3. 3Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, which is about 400°F (200°C).
  4. 4Place the marinated chicken pieces on the preheated grill. Grill for 6 to 8 minutes on each side. The chicken is cooked through when it is no longer pink inside and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  5. 5While the chicken is grilling, thinly slice the 0.5 medium red onion and chop the 2 tablespoons of cilantro.
  6. 6Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the grill. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. This helps keep the chicken juicy.
  7. 7Arrange the rested chicken on a serving plate. Garnish with the sliced red onion and chopped cilantro. Serve hot.

Substitutions

Soy SauceTamari

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