Ten Napkins Spicy Ginger Chicken Recipe

Name: Ten Napkins Spicy Ginger Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg chicken, cleaned and cut into medium size pcs; 5 onions, sliced lengthwise; 10 cloves garlic; 6 green chilies; 2 teaspoons coriander powder (freshly ground); 6 dried red chilies; 1 piece tamarind pulp, the size of a gooseberry; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1 cup oil; 50 g ginger, freshly chopped; salt; ½ cup water; 1 teaspoon tomato sauce; 3 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped

Servings: persons

1 kg chicken, cleaned and cut into medium size pcs
5 onions, sliced lengthwise
10 cloves garlic
6 green chilies
2 teaspoons coriander powder (freshly ground)
6 dried red chilies
1 piece tamarind pulp, the size of a gooseberry
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1 cup oil
50 g ginger, freshly chopped
salt
½ cup water
1 teaspoon tomato sauce
3 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped

1
Make a fine paste of dry red chillies, corriander powder and tamarind by adding a little water.
2
Extract juice from the ginger and keep aside.
3
Marinate the chicken pieces in lemon juice, pepper and salt for 1 hour.
4
Heat half a cup of oil in a skillet.
5
Add onions, green chillies (chopped) and garlic.
6
Fry till onions turn golden brown and the raw smell of garlic is gone.
7
Add the chicken pieces.
8
Pour in 1/2 cup of water.
9
Cook, covered, for 10 minutes.
10
In the meantime, in another skillet, take the above prepared fine paste, tomato sauce and ginger juice.
11
Bring to a boil.
12
Add the cooked chicken to this gravy.
13
Boil well.
14
Garnish with fresh corriander leaves.
15
Serve hot with rice/rotis/naan/parathas/bread!
16
ENJOY!
17
Oh dont forget to keep 10 napkins on hand per person, coz this is so spicy, your going to need'em.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg chicken, cleaned and cut into medium size pcs, 5 onions, sliced lengthwise, 10 cloves garlic, 6 green chilies, and more.

Yes, Ten Napkins Spicy Ginger 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Ten Napkins Spicy Ginger Chicken

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Variations & substitutions

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