Afghan - Style Chicken (Murgh) Recipe

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Afghan - Style Chicken (Murgh)
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Directions:

  1. 1. Set a yogurt strainer, or regular strainer lined with a double layer of dampened cheesecloth, over a bowl. Add the yogurt to the strainer and let drain, in the refrigerator, for 4 to 6 hours.
  2. 2. Remove the drained yogurt from the refrigerator (it will be quite thick) and discard the liquid. Transfer the yogurt to a large nonreactive bowl. Add the garlic, ginger, onion, lemon juice, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and cumin seeds and whisk to blend. Set aside while you prepare the chicken.
  3. 3. Remove and discard the skin from the chicken pieces, then rinse the pieces under cold running water. Drain and blot dry with paper towels. Make 2 or 3 deep slashes, to the bone, in each piece. Add the chicken to the marinade in the bowl and turn the pieces to coat. Cover and let marinate, in the refrigerator, for 4 to 6 hours.
  4. 4. Preheat the grill to high. (Note: For best results, use charcoal.).
  5. 5. When ready to grill, oil the grill grate. Remove the chicken from the marinade and arrange on the hot grate. Grill, turning with tongs, until nicely browned on the outside and the juices run clear when the tip of a skewer or sharp knife is inserted in the thickest part of a drumstick or thigh, 8 to 10 minutes per side (16 to 20 minutes in all).
  6. 6. Transfer the chicken to serving plates or a platter and serve immediately, garnished with onion, tomato, cucumber, and radish slices and lemon wedges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 307.14 Kcal (1286 kJ)
Calories from fat 98.05 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.89g 17%
Cholesterol 192.81mg 64%
Sodium 816.06mg 34%
Potassium 667.99mg 14%
Total Carbs 7.38g 2%
Sugars 5.23g 21%
Dietary Fiber 0.48g 2%
Protein 40.91g 82%
Vitamin C 4.9mg 8%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 142.5mg 14%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 98.64 Kcal (413 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.49 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g 17%
Cholesterol 61.92mg 64%
Sodium 262.07mg 34%
Potassium 214.52mg 14%
Total Carbs 2.37g 2%
Sugars 1.68g 21%
Dietary Fiber 0.16g 2%
Protein 13.14g 82%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 8%
Iron 0.7mg 13%
Calcium 45.8mg 14%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7
    Points
  • 7
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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