# Cheesy Foil Malayi Chicken

A quick, one-pot dinner featuring marinated chicken drumsticks cooked in a foil packet with a creamy, no-cook cheese sauce.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Dinner
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 8-10 whole chicken drumsticks
- 1 tsp salt (optional)
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp chili flakes
- 1/2 cup dahi (yogurt)
- 1.5 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp zeera powder (cumin powder)
- 2-3 tbsp oil
- 1.5 cup white cheddar cheese, grated
- 3/4 cup whipping cream
- 2 tbsp cashew powder
- 1 tsp chaat masala
- fresh coriander/cilantro (optional)

## Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken drumsticks in salt, pepper, garam masala, coriander powder, garlic powder, oregano, chili flakes, dahi, ginger garlic paste, and zeera powder.
2. Sear the marinated drumsticks in oil in a pan until they have color.
3. Mix the cheese sauce by combining grated cheese, cream, cashew powder, and chaat masala.
4. Place half of the cheese sauce on a layered foil sheet, add the seared chicken, cover with the remaining cheese sauce, and top with fresh coriander.
5. Seal the foil tightly.
6. Finish over a direct flame until the cheese is melted and charred at the edges, or broil at 450 degrees Fahrenheit.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/reel/2046752942712758/
- Creator: A for Ammi
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/63272d25-8102-46ca-a8bf-20f1e8bbd600
- Extracted: 2026-10-04

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