Francis' Chicken Cafreal

clock 20 minutes + 30 minutes bowl Serves 4
Christmas Cafreal Chicken
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Ingredients

  • 4 tender boneless chicken breasts or whole legs
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Olive oil as needed for grilling
  • Green salad or rice, to serve
  • Cafreal Paste:
  • 5 fresh green chillies (de-seed for a milder flavour)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger paste
  • 2 Tbsp fresh garlic paste
  • 1 bunch fresh coriander (picked, washed, roughly chopped)
  • 2 tsp cumin seeds
  • 4 peppercorns
  • 5 cloves
  • 1-inch piece cinnamon
  • 2 green cardamom
  • A dash of malt vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • A dash of water, if required
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Method

  • Recipe brought to you by Francis - Food Specialist from Countdown

  • "Since I was a kid Chicken Cafreal has made my mouth water" - Francis

  • 1. Rub the chicken with turmeric, lemon juice and salt and set aside for 15 minutes.

  • 2. To make the Cafreal paste, grind together all of the ingredients until they form a smooth and thick paste.

  • 3. Apply the spice paste to the chicken and marinate in the fridge for at least an hour, preferably overnight.

  • 4. Cook the marinated chicken on a barbecue for about 5 minutes on each side, or until through.

  • 5. Serve while hot with a green salad or rice.

  • PER SERVE

  • • Energy 1796Kj • Protein 45g • Total Fat 26g • Saturated Fat 8g • Carbohydrates 3g • Sugars 3g • Sodium 742mg

  • Dietary and nutritional info supplied by NZ Nutrition Foundation.

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