Charred Chicken Dinner – 105-Minute Recipe
A hearty and flavorful dinner recipe featuring marinated charred chicken, smoked eggplant, carrots, and courgette, served with a side of grain cooked in chicken stock and a dollop of yogurt. This dish is perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in with friends.
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1 hr 45 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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Ingredients
- 1 lbs chicken
- 2 medium eggplant
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1 cup grain
- a pinch cinnamon
- 4 medium carrots
- 2 medium courgette
Instructions
- 1Preheat the oven to 400°F (392°F).
- 2In a large bowl, whisk together the marinade ingredients and add the chicken. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 3Remove the chicken from the marinade and char it on the grill or in a skillet for 5-7 minutes per side.
- 4Smoke the eggplant over low heat for 30 minutes, or until the skin is charred and the flesh is tender.
- 5Smoke the carrots and courgette for 20-25 minutes, or until they are tender and lightly charred.
- 6In a medium saucepan, bring the chicken stock to a boil. Add the grain and cook until it is tender and the liquid has been absorbed.
- 7In a small bowl, mix together the yogurt and a pinch of cinnamon.
- 8To serve, slice the charred chicken and serve with the smoked eggplant, carrots, and courgette, alongside the grain cooked in chicken stock and a dollop of yogurt.
- 9Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.
- 10Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.
- 11Serve warm and enjoy!
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Marinate Ahead
Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes before cooking.
Rest Before Serving
Let the finished dish rest for 10 minutes before plating.
Watch Grain Absorption
Cook the grain until the liquid is fully absorbed, as noted in the saucepan step.
Smoke Vegetables Until Tender
Smoke the eggplant for 30 minutes and the carrots and courgette for 20‑25 minutes until tender and lightly charred.
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- How long does it take to make Best Friend's Birthday Dinner?
- About 1 hour 45 minutes in total: 45 minutes of prep and 1 hour of cooking.
- How many servings does this Best Friend's Birthday Dinner recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Best Friend's Birthday Dinner recipe come from?
- It was shared by Author's Name on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.