Chettinad Chicken Masala Recipe

Name: Chettinad Chicken Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cubed; 4 tablespoons canola oil; 4 -6 curry leaves (optional); 2 -4 slivers cinnamon sticks; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon peppercorn, whole; 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1/4 cup tomatoes; 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 cup tomato sauce

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cubed
4 tablespoons canola oil
4 -6 curry leaves (optional)
2 -4 slivers cinnamon sticks
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon peppercorn, whole
1/4 teaspoon fennel seed
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup tomatoes
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon gingerroot, minced
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1 cup tomato sauce

1
Cut chicken in small cubes. Set aside.
2
Place oil in large skillet and heat over medium heat. When oil is hot but not smoking, add curry leaves, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and peppercorns. Cover and heat until peppercorns pop.
3
Add fennel and cumin seeds, fry until cumin seeds become brown.
4
Add onion, tomato, garlic, ginger root, and turmeric powder and stir well. Stir-fry until onions are tender.
5
Add chicken pieces. Brown well and cook on high heat until chicken becomes opaque (partially cooked). Reduce heat to medium-low.
6
Add curry powder, cayenne, salt and black pepper and cumin powder. Stir well, add tomato sauce and stir.
7
Cook, covered, over medium-low heat until chicken becomes tender and has absorbed the flavors of the sauce, 35 to 45 minutes.

901

kcal

Calories

Fat

100

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cubed, 4 tablespoons canola oil, 4 -6 curry leaves (optional), 2 -4 slivers cinnamon sticks, and more.

Yes, Chettinad Chicken Masala falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chettinad Chicken Masala

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