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Modern Dark-Mode • Airfryer Edition

Everest Chicken Masala + Olive Oil recipes, zero-effort chicken hacks, and survival sides for students who can't be bothered. Designed for minimal utensils, foil-based cleanup, and maximum laziness.

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Zero Effort

Minimal prep, maximum flavor

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Airfryer Magic

Set it and forget it

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Foil Cleanup

Throw away, stay clean

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Frozen Ready

No thawing required

EVEREST MASALA

All variations that use just Everest chicken masala + olive oil + chicken

Everest Masala Chicken Breast

  • Place breast on foil in the airfryer basket
  • Drizzle ~1 tsp olive oil over the top
  • Sprinkle Everest chicken masala generously on upper side
  • Airfry at 180°C for 20 minutes
  • Throw away the foil → basket stays almost clean
Soft & Juicy Version
  • Airfry at 165°C for 24–26 minutes instead
  • Let it rest 5–10 minutes → extra soft and juicy

Frozen Chicken Breast

❄️ Frozen
  • Take breast straight from freezer, no thawing
  • Place on foil in the basket
  • Drizzle thin line of olive oil across the top
  • Coat with Everest chicken masala (sticks as it thaws)
  • Airfry at 180°C for 25 minutes
Soft & Juicy Version (From Frozen)
  • Airfry at 165°C for 28–30 minutes instead
  • Rest 5–10 minutes before cutting → stays tender

Masala Drumsticks

  • Lay drumsticks on foil, leaving space between them
  • Drizzle a little olive oil over each drumstick
  • Sprinkle Everest chicken masala all over (top side is fine)
  • Airfry at 190°C for 25 minutes
Soft & Juicy Drumsticks Version
  • Airfry at 165°C for 27–30 minutes instead
  • Let rest 5–10 minutes so juices settle → very soft

Frozen Drumsticks

❄️ Frozen
  • Put frozen drumsticks directly onto foil
  • Add light drizzle of olive oil over the top
  • Sprinkle Everest chicken masala (some will fall off, okay)
  • Airfry at 190°C for 30 minutes
  • They release water → foil saves cleanup
Soft & Juicy From Frozen
  • Airfry at 165°C for 32–35 minutes instead
  • Rest 5–10 minutes before eating for softer meat

CORE LAZY RECIPES

These work with plain chicken, sauces, or basic ingredients you probably already have

Ultra-Lazy Plain Chicken

  • Drop a whole chicken breast into the airfryer (foil optional)
  • Cook at 180°C for 20 minutes. No seasoning, no flipping
  • Safely cooked, lowest effort possible
Soft Version
  • Cook at 170°C for 22–24 minutes instead
  • Let it sit 5–10 minutes before eating → stays juicy

Spicy Lazy Chicken

🌶️🌶️ Spicy
  • Place breast in basket
  • Squeeze hot sauce on top (no spreading)
  • Airfry at 180°C for 20 minutes
Soft & Spicy Version
  • Airfry at 170°C for 22–24 minutes instead
  • Rest 5–10 minutes so it doesn't feel dry

Juicy Lazy Chicken

  • Put breast on foil
  • Add ~1 tbsp mayo / yogurt / olive oil on top as a blob
  • Airfry at 170°C for 25 minutes → very juicy
Extra-Soft Option
  • Cook at 165°C for 27–28 minutes for shreddable chicken

Spicy + Juicy Combo

🌶️🌶️🌶️ Spicy
  • Put breast on foil
  • Add a spoon of mayo or drizzle of olive oil
  • Add hot sauce right on that
  • Airfry at 170°C for 25 minutes
Extra-Soft Option
  • Cook at 165°C for 27–28 minutes for softer, saucier version

Lazy Shredded Chicken

  • Cook breast at 170°C for ~28 minutes (plain or with masala)
  • Shred using a fork directly on the foil in the basket
  • Use in wraps, rice bowls, sandwiches
Extra-Soft Option
  • Cook at 165°C for about 30 minutes for super easy shredding

Lazy Wrap Chicken

  • Cook any chicken recipe above
  • Tear into bite-sized chunks by hand once cooled a bit
  • Throw into a tortilla with ketchup / hot sauce / mayo
  • Fold and eat. No extra cooking

SURVIVAL EXTRAS

Super-simple sides and combos to turn your lazy chicken into actual meals

Airfryer Masala Fries

❄️ Frozen
  • Add handful of frozen fries on foil or in basket
  • Optional: light drizzle of oil
  • Sprinkle salt or pinch of Everest chicken masala
  • Airfry at 190°C for 12–15 minutes, shake once (optional)
Softer Fries Option
  • Airfry at 170°C for 10–12 minutes for less crispy fries

Zero-Effort Veggies

❄️ Frozen
  • Throw frozen mixed veggies (peas, carrots, corn) onto foil
  • Drizzle tiny bit of oil (or skip)
  • Salt / masala optional
  • Airfry at 180°C for 8–10 minutes → quick side
Extra-Soft Veg Option
  • Airfry at 170°C for 10–12 minutes for softer veggies

Cheesy Toast / Garlic Toast

  • Place bread slice on foil
  • Spread butter or mayo, sprinkle cheese if available
  • Optional: pinch of Everest masala for desi garlic-toast vibes
  • Airfry at 180°C for 4–6 minutes until golden

Lazy Protein Bowl

  • Cook any chicken recipe (masala or plain)
  • Add on top of leftover rice / bread / instant noodles
  • Add ketchup / hot sauce / mayo on top
  • Mix in the same bowl you eat from → one utensil dirty
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