Home made pepper chicken

This recipe requires 6 hours of marination (Minimum ) for excellent flavour.

Ingredients:

1. 1 inch ginger (skin removed)
2. 5 cloves garlic
3. 1 tablespoon crushed pepper
4. 1 tablespoon garam masala
5. 5 pieces dried chilli
6. 1/2 lemon (juice extreacted and seeds removed)
7. 9-10 pieces of drumstick and thigh (mix)
8. 2 table spoon cooking oil

Washing of chicken:

This is a necessary step so as to decrease the chance of salmonella present that can cause health implications when consumed.

Marination:

1.Upon washing of chicken, make the onion-garkic paste and pour into the chiken and mix well .

2.Add the pepper.

3.Add the chilli.

4.Stir in the lemon juice and mix well. Store in an air tight container for 6 hours in the refrigerator .

Method:

1.Heat the oil till it sizzles.

2. Add the ginger pieces and fry .

3. Fry the dried chill from the marinade with the ginger pieces.

4.Fry the marinated chicken for 20-25 minutes .

5.Add the garam masala and fry .

6.Add salt and mix well and allow to fry for 10 more minutes before serving hot.

What was observeckenat surrounds the muscle fibers.

• Upon heating, the protein chains from the muscle began to unfold and denature,causing the myofibrils to fragment and shorten.
• The juiciness is retained.
• The pepper serves as the savoury flavour and contributes to the main flavour of the chicken.
• Spices and herbs like garam masala,dried chilli,ginger and garlic contributed to the aroma and flavour of the chicken.

Enjoy a peppery treat after a day's work!!