Quick Indian Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with this flavorful and effortless Quick Indian Chicken recipe! In just 25 minutes, you can create a restaurant-quality dish bursting with the vibrant flavors of aromatic spices like garam masala, cumin, and turmeric. Tender, bite-sized chicken pieces are marinated in a spiced yogurt mixture, then cooked to perfection with caramelized onions and juicy tomatoes. This one-pan meal is perfect for busy days, delivering authentic Indian flavors with minimal effort. Garnished with fresh cilantro, it’s best paired with steamed rice, naan, or warm roti for a comforting and satisfying meal. Perfect for fans of quick, easy Indian chicken recipes, this dish is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken (boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 120 grams Plain yogurt
- 2 teaspoons Ginger-garlic paste
- 0.5 teaspoons Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoons Red chili powder
- 1 teaspoons Coriander powder
- 1 teaspoons Garam masala
- 0.5 teaspoons Cumin seeds
- 1 medium Onion (finely chopped)
- 1 medium Tomato (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Cooking oil
- 1 teaspoons Salt
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and add the chicken pieces. Allow it to marinate for 10 minutes if you have the time.
Heat oil in a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 10-15 seconds.
Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes.
Stir in the chopped tomato and cook for 2-3 minutes until it softens.
Add the marinated chicken to the skillet, stirring to coat the chicken with the onion and tomato mixture.
Cover and cook the chicken on medium heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
Adjust the seasoning with salt if needed and sprinkle the chopped cilantro on top as a garnish before serving.
Serve hot with steamed rice, naan, or roti.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1262 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 49.7 g | 64% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 432 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 2840 mg | 123% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.0 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.8 g | ||
| Protein | 165.3 g | 331% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 366 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 9.5 mg | 53% | |
| Potassium | 2224 mg | 47% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
