Introduction: Spicy Indian Homestyle Chicken
Check out this spicy and easy to cook Indian chicken recipe. This recipe serves up to 4 people.
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound boneless organic free range chicken
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2 tablespoon plain yogurt
- A half squeeze of lemon
Start by washing the chicken by running it under cold water. Add the washed chicken along with the other ingredients into a large bowl and mix thoroughly. Cover chicken marinate with cling wrap and let sit for 6-8 hours in the refrigerator.
Step 2: Gather the Ingredients
For the chicken you will need
- 5 red onions
- A piece of ginger
- 5-6 cloves of garlic
- 2 green chilies
- 3 Star Anise
- 1/2 to 1 inch Cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon whole black pepper
- 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
- 2-3 Cardamum
- 2-3 cloves
In a small bowl combine the black pepper, coriander seeds, cardamum, and cloves.
Step 3: Chop Vegetables
Peel 5-6 garlic cloves and piece of ginger - set aside. Finely chop the red onions and set aside.
Step 4: Adding the Oil
Set a large pan on the stove and set the gas to medium heat. Add 30-40 ml oil to the pan.
Step 5: Adding the Ingredients
Now add the chopped red onions and marinated chicken to the pan. Using a wooden spatula mix the two ingredients and cover with a plate. Let cook for about 7 minutes.
Step 6: Grinding Spices
Lightly roast the spice mix (the one with black pepper, cardamum, coriander seeds, and cloves) in a small pan. Once roasted, pour mix into a mortar and pestle and crush to a powder. Refer to the images above for further instruction.
Step 7: More Vegetables
Wash 2 plum tomatoes and chop into small pieces. Grate the peeled garlic cloves and ginger.
Step 8: Adding Spices to the Chicken
Spices Needed
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala (for garnish)
Add these spices to the chicken and mix well.
Step 9: Adding the Ground Spices and Grated Ginger Garlic
Add the crushed spices and the grated ginger and garlic to the chicken pot.
Step 10: Adding the Final Ingredients
Add the 1/2 teaspoon of garam masala to the chicken. Then, add the chopped plum tomatoes and sliced green chilies. Mix well and cover with plate. Let cook at medium heat for 12- 15 minutes, making sure to stir every few minutes.
Step 11: It's Ready
Open the lid and let the chicken cook for another 3-5 minutes. Stirring in between. Check the tenderness of the chicken to ensure that it is cooked. Pour chicken into a bowl, garnish with chopped coriander leaves, and serve with naan bread or basmati rice. Enjoy !

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3 Comments
3 years ago
Oh yummmm! That looks amazing :)
Reply 3 years ago
Thank You :)
3 years ago
I love to see someone using a for-real, well seasoned pan.
This looks good but I don't have all the ingredients.