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Al Faham Chicken

Al Faham Chicken

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Smoky Al Faham grilled chicken served with flatbread, lemon wedges, and garlic sauce
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Eid 2026: Make Authentic
Al Faham Chicken
At Home For Your Eid Spread

145 mins
Cooking Time
Medium
Difficulty
18
Ingredients
Non Veg
Diet
Al Faham Chicken is one of the most beloved grilled dishes across the Middle East, especially in Gulf countries, where smoky barbecue flavours dominate festive meals. Known for its vibrant red marinade and charred exterior, this dish combines garlic, spices, lemon juice, and olive oil to create a deeply aromatic coating that transforms simple chicken into a rich and flavourful feast. Traditionally, Al Faham chicken is cooked over charcoal, which gives the meat its signature smoky taste and lightly crisp edges. The marinade penetrates the chicken during resting time, ensuring the meat remains juicy and tender after grilling. Paprika and chilli powder contribute warmth and colour, while yoghurt adds a subtle tang and helps tenderise the chicken. For Eid celebrations, this dish is especially popular because it is both hearty and festive.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
1 kgWhole chicken (cut into halves or quarters)
6-7Garlic cloves
1 inch pieceGinger
2 tspRed chilli powder
1½ tspPaprika
1 tspBlack pepper powder
½ tspTurmeric powder
1 tspCoriander powder
1 tspCumin powder
3 tbspLemon juice
3 tbspThick yoghurt
3 tbspOlive oil
to tasteSalt
1 tbspTomato paste (optional for depth of flavour)
4-5Lemon wedges
2 tbspFresh parsley or coriander (chopped)
for servingFlatbread or pita
optionalGarlic sauce (toum)

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Prepare The Chicken

Wash the chicken pieces thoroughly and pat them dry with a kitchen towel. Make a few deep slits across the thickest parts of the chicken to help the marinade penetrate deeply.

 

Step 1
Prepare The Chicken
5 Minutes
Step 2
Make The Spice Marinade
5 Minutes
Step 3
Marinate The Chicken
5 Minutes (plus marination time)
Step 4
Preheat And Prepare For Cooking
3 Minutes