Viral Iffa Chicken
Juicy, spicy chicken thighs marinated in yogurt and warm spices, pan-cooked until tender, then coated in a rich and creamy garlic sauce. Perfect for serving with naan, paratha, or roti.
Ingredients
For the Marination
- 2 chicken thighs about 250g each
- 4 –5 tbsp yogurt
- 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp paprika powder
- 1 tsp oil
- 1¼ tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
For the Garlic Sauce
- 3 boiled egg whites
- 3 cheese slices Gouda or cheddar
- 4 garlic cloves
- 4 tbsp milk
- 1 tbsp cream
- 1 –2 tsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp sugar
- 2 tsp oil
For Cooking & Garnish
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- Lemon slices
- Green chillies
- Fresh coriander
Instructions
- Pat the chicken thighs dry and lightly score them with a knife.
- In a bowl, mix yogurt, Kashmiri chilli powder, garam masala, coriander powder, cumin powder, paprika, oil, lemon juice, and salt.
- Coat the chicken well in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Blend the boiled egg whites, cheese, garlic, milk, cream, lemon juice, salt, sugar, and oil until smooth to make the garlic sauce.
- Heat oil and butter in a pan or tawa over medium heat.
- Add the marinated chicken and cook for 8–10 minutes on each side until fully cooked and slightly charred.
- Reduce the heat and pour over the garlic sauce. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce coats the chicken.
- Garnish with lemon slices, green chillies, and coriander.
- Serve hot with naan, paratha, or roti.