Grilled Butter Chicken

Name: Grilled Butter Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian,American
Ingredients: 1 3- to 4-pound (1.4- to 1.8-kilogram) chicken, quartered, skin removed; 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) onion, pureed; 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) plain yogurt; 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) melted butter or ghee (clarified butter); 4 to 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 serrano chile, seeded and minced; 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) ground ginger; 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) coriander seed, ground; 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons (7.5 milliliters) salt

Flavorful Indian-spiced butter chicken can be prepared on the grill for a rich and satisfying meal.

⭐ 3.5 (10 reviews) Prep: 20 minCook: 30 minTotal: 50 minYields: 4 servings

Category Tags:

Entree Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

Indian American

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Instructions

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Place skinless quartered chicken in a shallow dish.
Combine all ingredients, except butter or ghee, in a bowl and pour over the chicken.
Cover and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 8 to 12 hours.
Remove chicken from the refrigerator and let it stand for 20 to 30 minutes before grilling.
Meanwhile, melt 1/2 cup butter in a saucepan and cook for 3 to 5 minutes.
Grill chicken on a lightly oiled rack for 35 to 45 minutes, turning and basting with melted butter frequently.
Once fully cooked, remove chicken from the grill and serve topped with any remaining melted butter.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 1277 kcal

Carbohydrate: 11 g

Cholesterol: 457 mg

Fiber: 3 g

Protein: 80 g

Saturated Fat: 37 g

Sodium: 1094 mg

Sugar: 4 g

Fat: 100 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g