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Chicken Chettinad

Chicken Chettinad

by Nabeela Kauser
Experience the bold and aromatic flavors of a South Indian classic with this fiery chicken dish. Packed with fragrant spices and an intense depth of flavors, this recipe promises a tantalizing taste journey that will leave your taste buds craving for more.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 381 kcal

Ingredients

  • 500 g Chicken Thighs boneless, skinless
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 3 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 inch Ginger grated
  • 2 Green Chillies slit lengthwise
  • 2 Tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 2 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
  • 1 tsp Black Peppercorns
  • 4 Cloves
  • 2 Cardamom Pods
  • 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 sprig Curry Leaves
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • Coriander

Instructions

  • Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
  • Add fennel seeds, black peppercorns, cloves, cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
  • Add finely chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
  • Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chillies. Sauté for another minute.
  • Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft.
  • Sprinkle turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well.
  • Add boneless, skinless chicken thighs to the pan. Stir to coat the chicken with the spices.
  • Pour in a little water, cover the pan, and simmer for 20-25 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
  • Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Notes

Adjust the quantity of green chillies according to your spice preference.
Serve hot with steamed rice or chapatis for a satisfying meal.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 22gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 123mgSodium: 764mgPotassium: 530mgFibre: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 644IUVitamin C: 25mgVitamin D: 0.1µgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken, Chicken Chettinad, Chicken Curry, Cooking, Curry, Food, Indian, Indian Food, Recipe
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