Afghani people take pride in their cooking and their family recipes that have been passed down from one generation to the next for over a thousand years. Afghani food is rich in flavors that include coriander, cardamom, cayenne pepper, curry, garlic, mint, homemade yogurt, fresh fruits and vegetables, etc.

Much of the history of Afghan cooking has been influenced by other countries as Afghanistan was a major cross-road for invaders, including Alexander the Great and Genghis Khan, as well as traders and merchants traveling the ancient Silk Route, through which a variety of spices and cooking techniques were introduced to the Afghani people. Major influences were adopted from China, India, Greece and the Middle Eastern countries.

The secret to Afghan chicken is in the marinade. It is prepared by marinating chicken in a rich creamy marinade made with cashew nut paste, cream, lemon juice, cheese and ginger-garlic paste, and then baked to perfection. The dish has a smoky and rich taste.