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Dinner Meals Cooking Time : Preparation Time: 20 minutes Marinating Time: 6–12 hours Cooking Time: 30 minutes Total Time: Approximately 7 hours Recipe Servings : 4 - 6 Recipe Dificult : easy Flavour : Smoky 0.00

Indian Hariyali Chicken Recipe | Authentic Green Herb-Marinated Grilled Chicken

Hariyali chicken is a vibrant and flavorful Indian dish known for its striking green marinade made from fresh herbs, yogurt, and aromatic spices. The word Hariyali means "greenery" in Hindi, referring to the fresh blend of cilantro, mint, green chilies, and spinach (optional) that gives this chicken its beautiful color and refreshing flavor. Juicy, tender, and packed with herbs, Hariyali Chicken is a popular appetizer and main course served in Indian restaurants and homes alike.

The secret to authentic Hariyali Chicken is its rich herb marinade. Fresh cilantro and mint provide a bright, earthy taste, while yogurt tenderizes the chicken and keeps it moist during cooking. Ginger, garlic, green chilies, cumin, coriander, garam masala, and lemon juice create layers of bold flavor without overwhelming the freshness of the herbs. After marinating for several hours, the chicken is grilled, roasted, or air-fried until lightly charred on the outside and perfectly juicy inside.

Hariyali Chicken is perfect as a starter with mint chutney or as a main course served with naan, roti, basmati rice, jeera rice, or a fresh cucumber salad. It's also an excellent choice for barbecues, festive gatherings, and healthy high-protein meals because the marinade is both light and full of natural ingredients.

Whether you're looking for a refreshing twist on classic grilled chicken or an authentic Indian recipe bursting with herbs and spices, Hariyali Chicken delivers restaurant-quality flavor with every bite.

Cooking Method

Make shallow cuts in the chicken pieces to help the marinade absorb.
Rub the chicken with lemon juice and salt. Let it rest for 15 minutes.
In a blender, combine the cilantro, mint, green chilies, spinach (if using), yogurt, ginger paste, garlic paste, oil, cumin, coriander, garam masala, black pepper, chaat masala, and salt.
Blend until smooth and creamy.
Coat the chicken thoroughly with the green marinade.
Cover and refrigerate for 6–12 hours, preferably overnight.

Oven Method

Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
Arrange the marinated chicken on a wire rack placed over a baking tray.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway through.
Broil for the final 3–4 minutes to create lightly charred edges.

Grill Method

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
Grill the chicken for 10–12 minutes per side, or until fully cooked and slightly charred.

Air Fryer Method

Cook at 390°F (200°C) for 14–16 minutes, turning halfway through.
Garnish with fresh cilantro, onion slices, and lemon wedges.
Serve hot with mint chutney and naan or rice.

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Ingredients

For the Chicken : 2 lbs (900g) boneless chicken thighs or chicken breasts, cut into large cubes ,, 2 tbsp lemon juice ,, 1 tsp salt

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tbsp spinachFor the Hariyali Marinade : 1 tbsp ginger paste ,, 1 tbsp garlic paste ,, 2 leaves (optional, for deeper green color)

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For the Hariyali Marinade : 1 cup (240g) plain Greek yogurt ,, 1½ cups fresh cilantro leaves ,, ½ cup fresh mint leaves ,, 2 green chilies (adjust to taste)