Make deep slashes in the chicken pieces, then place them in a bowl.
4 pieces chicken
Add the lemon juice and salt, then let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
1 teaspoon lemon juice, salt
Marinade
Add the yogurt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, chicken masala, and ginger-garlic paste. Mix well to coat the chicken pieces evenly.
120 g yogurt, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 0.5 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1.5 teaspoons chicken masala, 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
Refrigerate for 1 hour.
Cooking
Heat a skillet and grease it with the oil, then add the butter.
oil, 1 pat butter
Once the butter has melted, add the chicken pieces and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Turn them over, then continue cooking, pressing lightly with a spoon, until the chicken is cooked through on both sides.
Serving
Transfer the chicken to a plate and serve hot with onion and lemon wedges.
onion, lemon
Notes
For deeper flavor, marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for up to overnight.
Adjust the amount of chili to your heat preference, and add a little oil if the marinade is too thick.