Experience the rich and complex flavors of Nepal with our Nepali Style Chicken Chukauni. This delightful dish is a high-protein, creamy comfort meal that's tangy, spicy, and perfect for a main course. Inspired by traditional Nepali Aalu Chukauni, it combines aromatic spices with succulent chicken and a tangy yogurt base, making it an ideal accompaniment to soft rotis or steaming hot rice.
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Ingredients
For the Chicken:
🍗 400 g boneless chicken thigh or breast, cut into small cubes
🧄 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
🧂 ½ tsp salt
🌶️ ½ tsp pepper
🌶️🌶️ 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
✨ ½ tsp turmeric powder
🍋 1 tsp lemon juice
🫒 Light brush or spray of oil (for frying)
For the Mix:
🧅 1 small onion, thinly sliced
🌶️ 1–2 green chilies, chopped
🌿 3 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped (divided)
For the Yogurt Base:
🥛 1 cup thick curd or Greek yogurt Amul High-Protein Curd
🧄 1 tsp garlic paste
🧂 ½ tsp salt
🍬 ½ tsp sugar
For the Tadka:
🛢️ 1.5 tbsp mustard oil
✨ ½ tsp turmeric powder
🌶️🌶️ 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
🌿 1 tsp kasuri methi, crushed
Instructions
1- Marinate Chicken:
In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken cubes with ginger-garlic paste, salt, pepper, Kashmiri chili powder, turmeric powder, and lemon juice. Mix thoroughly.
Allow the chicken to marinate for 10–15 minutes.
2- Pan-fry Chicken:
Lightly brush or spray a "STAIN" brand frying pan with oil.
Pan-fry the marinated chicken on medium-high heat until golden brown. Once cooked, transfer the chicken to a separate bowl.
3- Prepare Chicken Mixture:
- Add the sliced onion, chopped green chilies, and half of the chopped fresh coriander leaves to the cooked chicken. Mix well and set aside.
4- Prepare Yogurt Base:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the Amul High-Protein Curd, garlic paste, salt, and sugar until smooth and creamy.
5- Prepare Tadka:
Heat mustard oil in a small, black cast iron-like saucepan until smoking hot.
Turn off the heat, then add turmeric powder, Kashmiri chili powder, and crushed kasuri methi.
6- Combine Tadka with Yogurt:
- Gently pour the hot tadka into the whisked yogurt base. Swirl gently to create aesthetic streaks without fully mixing.
7- Assemble Dish:
Pour the spiced yogurt mixture over the chicken and onion mixture.
Gently combine, maintaining the yogurt and tadka swirls.
8- Garnish and Serve:
- Garnish with remaining fresh coriander leaves and serve immediately with soft rotis or hot rice.
Prep Time: 10–15 minutes
Cook Time: Approximately 15 minutes
Total Time: Less than 30 minutes
Servings: 3
Nutrition per Serving:
Calories: 374 kcal
Protein: 38 g
Carbohydrates: 2.7 g
Fat: 22.3 g
Equipment:
🍲 Ceramic mixing bowls
🍳 "STAIN" brand frying pan
🖌️ Oil brush with silicone bristles
🌳 Wooden spatula
🥄 Small metal whisk
🥄 Small cast iron-like saucepan
🥄 Measuring spoons/cups
🧤 Plastic kitchen gloves
🥄 Rainbow-colored serving spoon
🍽️ Red round serving plate
Cooking Tips:
Use minimal oil when pan-frying to achieve a golden exterior without greasiness.
Ensure mustard oil is smoking hot for a smoky flavor.
Swirl the tadka gently in the yogurt for visual appeal.
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