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Kadai Chicken Recipe

Delicious Kadai Chicken Recipe for Flavorful Home Cooking

Discover this irresistible Kadai Chicken recipe, a gluten-free delight packed with spices and high-heat stir-fried goodness.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stir-Fry
  • 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil High smoke point oil like avocado or peanut.
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Thighs Skinless, bone-in, for tenderness.
  • 6-8 cloves Garlic Crushed or grated.
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Ginger Freshly grated.
  • 1 lb Roma Tomatoes Quartered, not too juicy.
  • 1.5 teaspoons Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Kashmiri Chili Powder For mild heat.
  • 1.5 teaspoons Black Pepper Freshly ground.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Optional, for extra heat.
  • 1 teaspoon Garam Masala Divided.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Cumin Ground.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Coriander Ground.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric Ground.
  • 2 units Bay Leaves
  • 2 units Green Chilies Slit lengthwise.
For Garnish
  • 0.25 cup Fresh Cilantro Chopped.
  • 3 inches Julienned Ginger About 3 tablespoons.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Freshly Crushed Cumin Optional.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Freshly Crushed Coriander Seeds Optional.
  • 1 tablespoon Butter or Ghee Optional.

Equipment

  • wok
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by heating 2 tablespoons of high smoke point cooking oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  2. Add 6-8 crushed garlic cloves and 2 tablespoons of freshly grated ginger into the wok. Cook for about 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Incorporate 1 lb of quartered Roma tomatoes, 1.5 teaspoons of salt, 1 teaspoon of Kashmiri chili powder, 1.5 teaspoons of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of red pepper flakes. Mix in half of the garam masala and the other spices. Let simmer for 20-25 minutes.
  4. Stir in remaining garam masala, 2 slit green chilies, and 0.25 cup of chopped fresh cilantro. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
  5. Adjust moisture with oil if necessary and add optional cumin and coriander seeds along with butter or ghee before serving hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently.

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