Home Recipes Marinades Indian Chicken Marinade Indian Chicken Marinade Quick access Ingredients Preparation Comments Ingredients Preparation Comments By: Hubert Cormier, Ph.D. in nutrition Preparation 10 min Cooking 20 min Refrigeration 4 to 6 h Freezing 0 min 4 to 6 servings Piece of cake (easy) Quick access Ingredients Preparation Comments Ingredients Preparation Comments Dietary restrictions Categories Marinades Indian Chicken Marinade The Best Indian Style Marinade BPT recommends this colourful and delicious Indian style marinade for any cut of chicken you may have at home! The secret ingredient? Quality fresh spices for a complexity of flavours and aromas. If you enjoy a bold taste, do not hesitate to add a few drops of your favourite hot sauce to the mix. SIMPLY DELICIOUS: Here are all our best chicken marinade recipes! Bonà savoir What is garam masala? Garam masala is an Indian spice mix that’s often roasted! The roasting process brings out the flavours of the spices, which makes them intense and bold. Garam masala, just like any traditional spice mix, varies depending on the region. Normally, it is made with cilantro, cumin, cinnamon, fenugreek, mustard seeds, cloves, turmeric, and curry tree leaves. In a marinade, garam masala adds the perfect exotic touch! Ingredients Metric system Imperial system Indian marinade Plain Greek yogurt - ½ cup 125 g To discover! Lemon (zest and juice) - 1 1 To discover! Garam masala - 2 tablespoons 30 mL To discover! Smoked paprika - 1 ½ tablespoon 22,5 mL To discover! Ground cilantro - 1 ½ tablespoon 22,5 mL To discover! Ground cumin - 1 tablespoon 15 mL To discover! Ginger, grated - 1 to 2 tablespoons 15 to 30 mL To discover! Salt and pepper - To taste To taste To discover! Preparation Switch to cook mode Chicken marinade Step 1 In a large bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients. Step 2 Place the chicken (about 454 g, whole or diced) in it. Refrigerate for at least 4 to 6 hours. Step 3 Finally, cook the poultry your preferred way (grill pan, barbecue, oven…). Like it? Share it!