Ajwain Wala Chicken

Methods/steps

Preheat the oven to 350F. Cut each chicken piece into thirds lengthwise; and then crosswise into 3/4 to 1-inch segments. Put in a bowl and add the black pepper; turmeric; cayenne; cumin; ajwain; salt; garlic; and 1 tbsp of the oil mix well and set aside for 15 to 30 minutes or longer; covering and refrigerating if necessary. Heat the remaining 2 tbsp oil in a wok or large non-stick frying pan over very high heat. When very hot; put in the chicken. Stir-fry until chicken pieces are lightly browned or turn opaque on the outside. Put in a baking dish and cover loosely with lightly oiled wax paper. The wax paper should be inside the dish and directly on the chicken pieces. Bake for 8-10 minutes; or until the chicken pieces are just cooked through. If not eating immediately; remove the chicken pieces from the baking dish to prevent them from drying out.