Masala Fried Chicken Recipe

Name: Masala Fried Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs, cut up; 2 tablespoons black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 12 whole serranos (deseeded Or Use Jalapenos); 12 garlic cloves; 1 piece ginger, 2 inches long; 1/4 cup oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon black pepper; salt; 1 bunch cilantro, chopped fine

Servings: persons

2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs, cut up
2 tablespoons black pepper
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
12 whole serranos (deseeded Or Use Jalapenos)
12 garlic cloves
1 piece ginger, 2 inches long
1/4 cup oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 teaspoon black pepper
salt
1 bunch cilantro, chopped fine

1
Coat chicken pieces in pepper, turmeric, and 1 teaspoon salt.
2
Crush or grind serranos, garlic and ginger together, slight chunky but well combined.
3
Heat oil on medium flame.
4
Place chicken pieces a few at a time in oil.
5
Fry through until pieces are golden and cooked through, covering pan occasionally so that they get evenly cooked.
6
Repeat until all chicken pieces are fried. Take out and drain on paper towels.
7
In the same oil, fry onions until light brown, past translucent stage, about 4 minutes.
8
If much oil remains, take out excess using a ladle.
9
Let enough remain, about 1-2 tablespoons, to saute the remaining ingredients.
10
Saute garlic, ginger, serrano mixture till soft and cooked (about 3 minutes).
11
Add in tomatoes and cook through for an additional minute.
12
Switch to medium-low flame and add in the fried chicken pieces.
13
Mix in garam masala, black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon (or to taste) salt and cilantro.
14
Combine well.
15
Take off flame.
16
Serve warm.

1036

kcal

Calories

Fat

111

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs bone-in chicken thighs, cut up, 2 tablespoons black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 12 whole serranos (deseeded Or Use Jalapenos), and more.

Yes, Masala Fried Chicken 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.

Masala Fried Chicken

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