Chicken, Okra and Pickle Story
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Cook Time: 35 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 40 minutes
🍽 Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Chicken breasts |
| 20 | Okra |
| 3 | tablespoons Canola oil |
| 3 | Onions |
| 4 | tablespoons Tomato puree |
| 3 | tablespoons Honey |
| 3/4 | teaspoon Cloves |
| 2 | Black peppercorns |
| 6 | cloves Garlic |
| 10 | Mango pickle pieces |
| – | Salt, to taste |
| 1 1/2 | teaspoons Turmeric powder |
| 1 1/2 | teaspoons Red chili powder |
| 2 | teaspoons Garam masala powder |
Instructions:
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Heat canola oil in a broad-based and heavy-bottomed skillet over medium heat.
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Add cloves and black peppercorns to the oil and wait until they begin to crackle, releasing their aromatic flavors.
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Carefully add salt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and mango pickle pieces to the skillet. Be cautious not to burn the spices as they infuse into the oil.
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Introduce the chicken breast slivers and okra into the skillet, ensuring they are evenly coated with the aromatic oil and spices. Saute them for approximately 15 minutes on medium heat until they are partially cooked and start to develop a golden brown color.
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Incorporate finely chopped onions and garlic-ginger paste into the skillet. Continue sauteing for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together and the onions to soften and caramelize slightly.
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Once the onions are translucent and aromatic, add tomato puree and honey to the skillet. Stir well to combine all the ingredients, creating a rich and flavorful sauce.
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Cover the skillet tightly with a lid, allowing the chicken, okra, and spices to simmer and meld together for approximately 12 minutes, ensuring the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
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Remove the lid and garnish the dish with delicate tomato roses and optional silver foil for a touch of elegance.
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Serve the Chicken, Okra, and Pickle Story over a bed of steamed basmati rice, allowing the fragrant flavors to complement each other perfectly. Enjoy the delightful blend of spices and textures in this savory one-dish meal!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 483.4
- Fat Content: 21.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 3.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 69.6mg
- Sodium Content: 805.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 51.3g
- Fiber Content: 6.2g
- Sugar Content: 23.3g
- Protein Content: 26.5g
Recipe Notes:
- This Chicken, Okra, and Pickle Story is a delightful blend of tender chicken, fresh okra, and aromatic spices, creating a dish bursting with flavor and texture.
- Ensure to sauté the spices and aromatics gently to release their full flavor without burning them, as this will greatly enhance the overall taste of the dish.
- The addition of mango pickle pieces adds a tangy and spicy kick to the dish, balancing the flavors beautifully.
- Garnish the dish with tomato roses and silver foil for an elegant presentation, perfect for special occasions or gatherings.
- Serve this flavorful one-dish meal over a bed of steamed basmati rice to soak up the delicious sauce and enjoy a satisfying and comforting meal that will surely delight your taste buds!
