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Spicy Chicken Fry

Tanvi Srivastava
A quick 15 minute chicken stir fry that can be served as an appetizer or with cocktails.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients
  

To marinate Chicken

  • 2 tablespoon plain yogurt
  • 1.5 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon kashmiri chilli powder
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 lb boneless chicken cut into 1 inch pieces

For Tempering

  • 2 tablespoon mustard oil or any cooking oil you use
  • ½ teaspoon black mustard seeds
  • 2 green chillies (hot) chopped (adjust to tolerance)
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon black peppercorn
  • ¼ teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the chicken in all the ingredients listed for 20 minutes, refrigerated. Once ready to cook, take out the marinated chicken from the refrigerator & let sit on countertop.
  • Using a mortar & pestle, coarsely grind the coriander, black pepeprcorn & cumin.
  • In a wide mouthed pan, heat up the oil on high.If using mustard oil, heat it to a point when its slightly smoky.For other oils, heat up till you see ripples on the surface. 
  • Once the oil is heated, reduce the heat to medium & wait for 2 minutes. Add the mustard seeds & let them crackle. About 5-7 seconds.
  • Add the chopped green chillies next & let them crisp up for 10-15 seconds. Tip :- Be extra careful, mustard seeds & chillies splutter a lot when added to oil.
  • Next, add the coarsely ground spices to the oil & stir for about 30-35 seconds or till you smell the aroma. 
  • Adding marinated chicken to the pan and stir-fry over high heat for few minutes, tossing continuously.The idea is to lightly brown the outside of the chicken but still keep it juicy inside.
  • Lower the heat once all the chicken has been added. Add the leftover marinade(if any) & stir frequently. Cook on low heat till the oil separates on the sides of the pan and the chicken is cooked through. About 10-13 minutes. Chicken cooks fast because the pieces are go tiny! Taste and adjust the salt, toss well and remove.
  • Before serving,you could garnish with chopped cilantro.
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