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Creamy Afghani Chicken Recipe

🍽️N/A Servings
📅Jun 3, 2026

Ingredients

2 kg chicken (bone-in pieces)
Salt (to taste)
2 tbsp black pepper
1 tbsp ginger paste
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 cups fresh coriander (cilantro)
½ cups fresh mint
6–7 green chilies (adjust to taste)
2 cups yogurt
1 cup cream
6–9 tbsp oil or melted butter

Instructions

1
Fry the chicken in batches if needed (important—don’t overcrowd the pan). Season and cook until ~90% done.
2
Blend all green sauce ingredients into a smooth paste.
3
Heat oil/butter, add the green mixture, and cook until slightly thick and aromatic.
4
Add chicken into the sauce and mix well.
5
Simmer 5–7 minutes until fully cooked.