Description
Chicken Chukka is a classic South Indian dish that combines succulent chicken with a medley of spices for a comforting and flavorful experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 grams chicken (bone-in or skinless)
- 2 large onions (sliced)
- 2 tsp ginger garlic paste
- 2 tsp red chili powder
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp coriander powder
- Black pepper to taste
- ¼ tsp garam masala powder
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- Curry leaves
- Coconut oil for frying onions
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken by cleaning and chopping it into bite-sized pieces. Combine with turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Let marinate for 30 minutes.
- Heat a heavy-bottomed pan and add coconut oil over medium flame.
- Sauté the sliced onions until golden brown; remove half for garnish.
- Add ginger garlic paste and cook for 2-3 minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- Incorporate the marinated chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes on high flame to seal in juices.
- Sprinkle in black pepper and garam masala, mixing well.
- Toss in curry leaves and stir.
- Cover and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust seasoning and add water if the mixture is too thick.
- Finish by adding crispy onions on top before serving.
Notes
Chicken Chukka improves in flavor when made a day ahead. Reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken, South Indian, Spicy, Comfort Food, Chicken Chukka