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

Muzakkirkhanjadoon
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This Chettinad chicken is a must-try for any fan of Indian food. The flavors are complex and delicious, and the chicken is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Kivence Joye
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This is the best Chettinad chicken recipe I've ever tried. The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is incredible. I will definitely be making this dish again and again.


Tiisetso Caroline Pholowa
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I'm a big fan of Chettinad chicken, and this recipe didn't disappoint. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Bishnu Bagale
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This Chettinad chicken was okay, but it wasn't anything special. The chicken was a bit dry, and the sauce was a bit bland. I wouldn't make this recipe again.


Adnan Jutt
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my Chettinad chicken didn't turn out as good as I had hoped. The chicken was a bit tough, and the sauce was too spicy. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


Elaine Warner
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my Chettinad chicken turned out dry and bland. The sauce was also very watery. I'm disappointed with this recipe.


Brian JC
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This Chettinad chicken was a bit too time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe, but be prepared to spend some time in the kitchen.


nati tariku
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This Chettinad chicken is a great dish to make for a crowd. It's easy to make, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Muhammad Alam
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I made this Chettinad chicken for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


naruto Calderon
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This Chettinad chicken was a bit too spicy for my taste, but it was still very flavorful. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was rich and creamy. I would recommend this recipe to people who enjoy spicy food.


Maryrosegirl
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this Chettinad chicken was surprisingly mild. The flavors were complex and delicious, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.


Hafaz Rayhan
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This Chettinad chicken is the best I've ever had. The chicken is so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ahtsham Farooq
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I love the unique flavor of Chettinad chicken. The combination of spices is perfect, and the chicken is always so tender. This is a great recipe for a special occasion.


Scarlett Armstrong
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This was my first time making Chettinad chicken, and I was very impressed with the results. The chicken was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was incredibly flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Liticia Clarkray
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I've made this Chettinad chicken recipe several times now, and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is rich and creamy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Roberte G Michel
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This is one of my favorite Indian dishes. The Chettinad chicken is always so flavorful and juicy. I love serving it with rice and yogurt.


Zooie
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I love how easy this recipe was to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make this dish with ease. The end result was a delicious and authentic-tasting Chettinad chicken.


Ohondah Victoria
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This Chettinad chicken was a hit at our dinner party! The flavors were complex and delicious, and the chicken was cooked perfectly. We'll definitely be making this again.