Black Pepper Chicken Recipe | Chicken Kali Mirch Curry | Pepper Chicken | Lunch–Dinner Chicken Curry

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu is lower in calories and suitable for vegetarians.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free alternative.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier with good fats.

Make cut marks on the chicken pieces.

Mix chicken with black pepper powder, salt, lemon juice, curd, and ginger garlic paste. Keep aside for 30 minutes.

Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan and fry the marinated chicken pieces on medium heat until they get color. Keep aside.

In the same pan, heat another 2 tbsp oil and add cinnamon stick, cardamom, cloves, ginger garlic paste, and crushed green chili. Cook for 30 seconds.

Add chopped onion and cook until softened.

Stir in beaten curd, then add the fried chicken pieces, salt, and pepper powder. Mix well.

Cover and cook for 12-15 minutes.

Add fresh cream and cook for an additional minute.

Cooking Techniques

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Dietary

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