Dry Pepper chicken is a yummy appetizer. It can be made in dry as well gravy version. It goes well with Rice and Rasam
Dry Pepper chicken is a very popular appetizer. It can be made in dry as well gravy version. Today I have prepared the dry version. It pairs well is Steamed Rice and Rasam. Nothing can beat this combo. It also goes well with biryani’s pulao and Indian Flatbread too. Now let's see how to prepare Dry Pepper Chicken
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Pepper Chicken Dry
Spicy hot Pepper Chicken with a burst of flavors. We are using few basic spices and this is one of the keeper recipes. The best taste enhancer is the Whole Pepper added to the dish. Never, never replace it with Pepper Powder.
Ingredients for Pepper Chicken
Chicken - Use cleaned chicken pieces. Pieces with bones taste the best for the recipe. My suggestion is Chicken Wings.
Whole Pepper - When it comes to Pepper always use freshly ground whole pepper. Never try pepper powder, it definitely makes a difference.
Soya Sauce , Tomato Sauce - We add soya sauce or tomato sauce to the recipe. It definitely has a balance in taste. The dish is not too spicy and a balance even kids will love this.
Spice Powders - We are using the basic spices, just the turmeric powder, Garam Masala along with whole pepper makes a whole difference.
Salt - The most important thing is to add Salt with utmost care. We marinate the chicken with salt. Also, the sauce has salt in them. So add carefully as needed.
How to Prepare Pepper Chicken, Pictorial
1) Marinate the cleaned chicken pieces with salt, Lemon juice, and pepper and set aside for about 30 mins.
2) Heat a pan with oil once it heats up add in the Fennel seeds let in splutter and then add in curry leaves and green chili.
3) Next add in the sliced onions and cook till they become translucent.
4) Next add in the ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell leaves
5) Add in the spice powders. I am adding Crushed pepper, Turmeric powder, Salt, and Garam Masala. Be cautious on adding Salt as we marinate the chicken in Salt and the sauces will have salt. So add a little and if it's less we can add later.
6) Combine everything and then add in Soya Sauce and Tomato Sauce.
7) Now add in the marinated chicken pieces. Mix everything well so that the masala is evenly mixed with the chicken. Then add in ¼ cup of water and cover and cook the chicken in medium flame for 5 mins.
8) After 5 mins, open the lid and give a mix. Check for Salt and spice and adjust if required. Cook until the chicken is tender and cooked perfectly.
9) Once the chicken is dry and cooked. Switch off the flame, Finally, garnish with chopped cilantro.
Serve hot with Rice and Rasam. This is my perfect comfort food combination.
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📖 Recipe
Dry Pepper chicken
Ingredients
- ½ kg Chicken
- 2 Onion
- 1.5 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
- 3 Green chilli
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- ½ tsp Garam Masala
- 1 tbsp Crushed Pepper
- 1 tsp Soya Sauce
- 1 tsp Tomato Sauce
- 1 spring Curry Leaves – a spring
- 1 tsp Fennel Seeds – 1 tsp
- Corrainder Leaves a handful to garnish
- Salt as needed
- ¼ cup Water
- 1 tbsp Oil
To Marinate:
- ½ tsp Pepper powder
- 1 tsp Lemon juice
- ¼ tsp Salt
Instructions
- Marinate the cleaned chicken pieces with salt, Lemon juice, and pepper and set aside for about 30 mins.
- Heat a pan with oil once it heats up add in the Fennel seeds let in splutter and then add in curry leaves and green chili.
- Next add in the sliced onions and cook till they become translucent.
- Next add in the ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell leaves
- Add in the spice powders. I am adding Crushed pepper, Turmeric powder, Salt, and Garam Masala. Be cautious on adding Salt as we marinate the chicken in Salt and the sauces will have salt. So add a little and if it's less we can add later.
- Combine everything and then add in Soya Sauce and Tomato Sauce.
- Now add in the marinated chicken pieces. Mix everything well so that the masala is evenly mixed with the chicken. Then add in ¼ cup of water and cover and cook the chicken in medium flame for 5 mins.
- After 5 mins, open the lid and give a mix. Check for Salt and spice and adjust if required. Cook until the chicken is tender and cooked perfectly.
- Once the chicken is dry and cooked. Switch off the flame, Finally, garnish with chopped cilantro.
Notes
- Fry some curry leaves and add to the dish at the end, Curry Leaves enhances the flavour of Pepper Chicken.
- Always use Crushed pepper for this recipe.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist, the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.
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