Chicken Tikka Pepper Fry
A flavorful Indian dish made with marinated chicken, stir-fried with velvety spices, and a kick of peppery heat.
Ingredients
- ●500g chicken breastboneless and skinless
- ●250ml velvety tomato saucestore-bought or homemade
- ●20g peppercornsfreshly ground
- ●10g garam masalahomemade or store-bought
- ●5g cumin powderhomemade or store-bought
- ●10g coriander powderhomemade or store-bought
- ●5g red chili powderhomemade or store-bought
- ●10g saltto taste
- ●20ml lemon juicefreshly squeezed
- ●20ml vegetable oilfor frying
Instructions
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1. In a large bowl, mix together the cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, red chili powder, and salt.
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2. Add the lemon juice and mix well.
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3. Add the chicken breast to the marinade and mix until well coated.
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4. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
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5. Heat 10g of vegetable oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
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6. Remove the chicken from the marinade and cook until browned on both sides and cooked through.
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7. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
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8. In the same skillet, heat the remaining 10g of vegetable oil over medium heat.
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9. Add the velvety tomato sauce and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
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10. Add the peppercorns and stir-fry for another minute.
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11. Add the cooked chicken back into the skillet and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
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12. Serve hot garnished with fresh cilantro, if desired.