Mouthwatering Pepper Chicken with Gravy Recipe
Description: Elevate your lunch or snack game with this tantalizing Mouthwatering Pepper Chicken with Gravy recipe. Bursting with flavors of peppers, spices, and succulent chicken, this dish is sure to become a favorite for gatherings or weeknight dinners.
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (1 Review)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1/2 | Chicken piece |
| 2 | Green bell peppers |
| 2 | Yellow bell peppers |
| 2 | Red bell peppers |
| 2 | Onions |
| 1 | Ginger |
| 6 | Garlic cloves |
| 4 | Tomatoes |
| 2 | Green chilies |
| 2 | Cloves |
| 2 | Bay leaves |
| 2 | Green cardamoms |
| 1 | Black cardamom pod |
| 2 1/2 | Canola oil |
| 1 | Salt |
| 1 | Garam masala powder |
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 311.9
- Fat Content: 18.9g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.1g
- Cholesterol Content: 62.5mg
- Sodium Content: 456.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 18.8g
- Fiber Content: 4g
- Sugar Content: 7.7g
- Protein Content: 18.5g
Instructions:
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Prepare Paste: Start by making a coarse paste of onions, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and green chilies in a mixer or blender.
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Heat Oil: Heat canola oil in a deep pan or skillet over medium heat, ensuring it doesn’t smoke.
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Infuse Spices: Add cloves, bay leaves, green cardamom, and the big black cardamom to the heated oil. Allow them to splutter for a few seconds, releasing their aromatic flavors.
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Sauté Chicken: Add the cubed chicken pieces to the pan and sauté for 7-10 minutes on medium heat until they turn golden brown.
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Add Paste: Incorporate the paste of onion, ginger, garlic, tomatoes, and green chilies into the chicken mixture. Continue sautéing for an additional 3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Cook Chicken: Pour 3/4 cups of water into the pan, cover with a lid, and let it cook for 10-12 minutes until the chicken becomes tender.
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Add Peppers: Remove the lid and add the diced bell peppers and salt to the chicken mixture.
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Simmer: Cover the pan again and let it simmer for 5-7 minutes on high heat until the gravy thickens and the peppers are cooked to perfection.
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Finish with Garam Masala: Sprinkle garam masala powder over the dish, adding a final burst of aromatic flavor.
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Serve: Your mouthwatering pepper chicken with gravy is now ready to be served! Enjoy it hot with your choice of bread or steamed basmati rice.
Indulge in the rich flavors and succulent textures of this delightful dish, perfect for any occasion. 🍗🌶️ Serve it up and watch as your guests swoon over each irresistible bite!
