INDIAN-STYLE "CHETTINAD" CHICKEN

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Indian-Style

A spicy and flavorful Indian chicken dish that can be served with rice, dhal, or simply eaten on its own!

Provided by Kavin Fatehchand

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound chicken thighs, or more to taste
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon chile powder
salt to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ onion, chopped
2 dried red chile peppers, or more to taste
1 teaspoon hulled, split pigeon peas (toor dal)
½ teaspoon whole fenugreek seeds
½ cup water

Steps:

  • Combine chicken thighs, turmeric, cumin, chile powder, and salt in a large bowl; mix until thoroughly coated. Cover with plastic wrap and let marinate in the refrigerator, about 15 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, chile peppers, split pigeon peas, and fenugreek seeds; cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Add chicken; cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side. Reduce heat and stir in water. Scrape up browned bits from the bottom of the skillet and simmer until flavors combine, about 7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Carbohydrate 3.7 g, Cholesterol 63.8 mg, Fat 21.6 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 95.9 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

Matthew bowman
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I loved this Chettinad chicken recipe! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was so rich and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of the coconut milk. I served it with rice and it was the perfect meal.


Drew Barth
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This Chettinad chicken was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this recipe again, but I would use less chili peppers next time.


mwesige deo
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Indian food.


L Ngonyama
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I loved this Chettinad chicken recipe! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was so rich and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of the coconut milk. I served it with rice and it was the perfect meal.


Luiza Osmanova
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This Chettinad chicken was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this recipe again, but I would use less chili peppers next time.


Gita Rai
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was delicious! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Indian food.


Ralph Carter
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I loved this Chettinad chicken recipe! The chicken was so tender and the sauce was so rich and flavorful. I especially loved the addition of the coconut milk. I served it with rice and it was the perfect meal.


Adegbite Temitope
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but it was still very good. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this recipe again, but I would use less chili peppers next time.


Ayobami Suliyat
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This Chettinad chicken was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and creamy. I loved the addition of the coconut milk, which gave the dish a unique and delicious flavor. I served it with rice and it was the perfect


Ftoon Abdullah
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I've tried many Chettinad chicken recipes, but this one is by far the best. The chicken was perfectly cooked and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I especially loved the hint of coconut milk. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Kiarah
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This recipe is a winner! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I loved the addition of the curry leaves, which gave the dish a unique and authentic flavor. I'll definitely be making this recipe again soon.


Gomolemo Gomo
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The Chettinad chicken turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken thighs and they were cooked perfectly. The sauce was also delicious, with just the right amount of heat. I served it with jasmine rice and it was a perfect meal.


Daniel Uche
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This recipe was easy to follow and the end result was amazing! The chicken was succulent and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Indian food.


shauntae boatwright
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I'm not usually a fan of spicy food, but this Chettinad chicken was surprisingly mild. The flavor was complex and delicious, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this recipe again!


Damaris Jimenez
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This Chettinad chicken recipe was a total hit! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I loved the addition of the coconut milk, which gave the dish a unique and delicious flavor. I served it with rice and it was t