Indian Chicken Bites Recipe

Name: Indian Chicken Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried thyme (** or 1/2 teaspoon ajwain seeds); 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon bright red paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven to 350F
2
In a small bowl, mix together the spices. Set aside.
3
Cut each chicken thigh into 1-inch segments. Put in a separate bowl.
4
Add the spice mix .. along with 1 Tbsp of the oil to the chicken. Mix well and set aside for 10 minutes or longer
5
Heat the remaining oil in a wok or large, nonstick frying pan over very high heat. When the oil is very hot, add the chicken. Stir-fry quickly until the pieces are lightly browned or have turned opaque on the outside
6
Put the pieces in a baking dish, and cover loosely with lightly oiled wax paper (which should sit inside the dish and directly on top of the chicken pieces) and bake for 8 - 10 minutes or until the chicken pieces are just cooked through.
7
(If not to be eaten immediately, remove the pieces from the hot baking dish to prevent them from drying out)

412

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Indian Chicken Bites 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Indian Chicken Bites

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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