Dairy-Free Chicken Choila
A smoky and spicy grilled chicken salad, traditionally served with beaten rice. This version is dairy-free and gluten-free, using tamari instead of soy sauce and coconut yogurt for richness.
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Ingredients
- about 680 g Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 medium Red onion
- about 2.5 cm Ginger
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 2 small Green chilies
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Cumin powder
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 2 tbsp Mustard oil
- 2 tbsp Lemon juice
- 1 tsp Salt
- 2 cups Beaten rice (chiura)
- 1/2 cup Coconut Yogurt (Dairy-Free)
Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.
Instructions
- 1Finely mince the about 2.5 cm of ginger, 4 cloves of garlic, and 2 small green chilies. In a medium bowl, combine the minced ginger, garlic, and green chilies with the about 680 g of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 1 tsp of turmeric powder, 1 tsp of cumin powder, 1 tsp of coriander powder, 1 tsp of salt, and 2 tbsp of lemon juice. Mix everything thoroughly to coat the chicken. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to marinate.
- 2Preheat your grill to medium-high heat, about 200°C. Place the marinated chicken thighs on the grill grates.
- 3Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes per side. The chicken is cooked through when it has a slightly charred exterior and an internal temperature of 74°C.
- 4Transfer the grilled chicken thighs to a clean cutting board. Let the chicken cool for 10 minutes, which makes it safe to handle.
- 5Once cooled, roughly chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Finely chop the 1 medium red onion.
- 6In a large bowl, combine the chopped grilled chicken, the finely chopped red onion, 2 tbsp of mustard oil, 1/2 cup of coconut yogurt, and 2 tbsp of lemon juice. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- 7Taste the chicken mixture and add more salt if needed. Serve the prepared chicken choila immediately with the 2 cups of beaten rice (chiura).
Substitutions
Yogurt → Coconut Yogurt
Dairy-free, adds similar tang and creaminess.
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