Caramelized Onion Chicken Roast

Ingredients

• 1/2 kg bone -in Chicken (2 inch pieces)
• 2 tablespoons Ginger Garlic Paste
• 1 1/4 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Lime Juice
• 1 tablespoon Ghee (or Clarified Butter)
• 2 Cinnamon sticks
• 2 Bayleaves
• 5 Cloves
• 8 - 10 Peppercorns
• 2 Green Chillies (slit lengthwise)
• 3 large Onions (sliced)

Instructions

1. 1

   marinate chicken: Marinate the chicken with ginger garlic paste, salt and lemon juice. Set aside while you slice the onions.

2. 2

   saute whole spices: Once the chicken has been marinating for 15-20 minutes, heat ghee in a pan. Add cinnamon, bayleaves, cloves and peppercorns and saute. In about 30 seconds, your kitchen will fill up with this beautiful aroma from all the spices.

3. 3

   brown chicken: Add green chillies and saute for a minute. Add chicken and brown on both sides for about 2 minutes on high heat.

4. 4

   add onion: Add the sliced onions. There is no need to saute or fry them. Just layer them on top of the chicken. Resist the temptation to stir things around too much.

5. 5

   cook chicken: Place a lid and cook for 20-25 minutes. Halfway through, turn the chicken once. Add two tablespoons of water to the marinade bowl and mix it with the leftover paste. Add this to the pan. When the chicken is just about cooked (around the 20-minute mark), take off the lid, let all the water evaporate and let the chicken brown in its juices. Serve hot.