As we carry out the two marinations process for this recipe, let the first marination be for u003cstrongu003e45 minutes - 1 hour u003c/strongu003eunder refrigeration. However, nothing less than at least 30 minutes u003cstrongu003eonly in the case of strict crunch of time.u003c/strongu003eu003cbr/u003eFor the second marination time, please let the chicken peacefully rest in the yogurt and spices for u003cstrongu003egood 8 hours or overnightu003c/strongu003e under refrigeration. Only and only in strict case of short of time, still I would insist you to let it marinate for u003cstrongu003eminimum 4 hours.u003c/strongu003eu003cbr/u003eHonestly, I u003cstrongu003edo notu003c/strongu003e really want to compromise on flavors. So, I go for at least 45 mins for the first marination time and 8 hours for the second marination time.