Pepper Chicken

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    ★ 4.3

    South Indian • Tamil Nadu • Semi Gravy

    Pepper Chicken

    48 mins
    4 servings
    Cooked 300+ times recently
    Non-Veg
    +−About this dish

    Pepper chicken is a spicy South Indian dish featuring tender chicken cooked with freshly ground black pepper, garlic, onions, and aromatic spices, offering bold flavors and a distinct heat

    Ingredients · 14

    • 400 g Chicken - Curry Cut (wash)
    • 0.5 tsp Salt
    • 1.5 tsp Fennel Seeds
    • 1.25 tsp Black Pepper (solid)
    • 1 tsp Jeera
    • 1 Dried Red Chilli (remove stem)
    • 10 cloves Garlic (peel)
    • 1 piece Ginger (remove skin)
    • 130 g Sambar Onions/Shallots (cut into four)
    • 2 tbsp Refined Oil
    • 1 tbsp Ghee
    • 15 Curry Leaves (wash)
    • 2 stems Coriander Leaves (mince)
    • 1 piece Lemon Wedge

    Instructions

    1. 1

      Roast and Blend Spices

      • Add
      • Grinds
      • Sautés
      • 4 min
      +−How

      Add fennel seeds, black pepper, jeera, and dried chilli to The Upliance jar. The device will roast the spices on medium heat for 4 minutes to release aromatics, then prompt you to blend them into a fine powder. Set the powder aside.

    2. 2

      Prepare Aromatics Base

      • Add
      • Sautés
      • 8 min
      +−How

      Add garlic, ginger, and shallots to the jar. The device will now cut the ingredients precisely. Add oil, ghee, and curry leaves. The device will sauté the mixture on low heat for approximately 8 minutes until fragrant.

    3. 3

      Cook the Chicken

      • Add
      • Stirs
      • 25 min
      +−How

      Add the chicken, salt, and the prepared roasted spice powder to the jar. The Upliance will cook the chicken on medium heat for roughly 25 minutes with automatic stirring, ensuring the meat is tender and coated in the spicy masala.

    4. 4

      The dish is ready

      • Serve
      +−How

      The dish is ready once the chicken is cooked through. Garnish with fresh minced coriander leaves and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

    Why this recipe works better with Upliance

    • No Chopping
    • Automatic Stirring
    • Precise Temperature at 120°C

    Nutritional Information

    586
    Calories
    12g
    Carbs
    38g
    Protein
    51g
    Fat

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