Kadai Chicken Recipe
Kadai Chicken is a classic Indian dish that consists of boneless or bone-in chicken pieces cooked in a rich and flavorful gravy. The dish gets its name from the cooking vessel known as the "kadai," which is a deep, circular pan with high sides, commonly used in Indian cooking. The kadai chicken recipe typically starts with a marinade of yogurt and spices, followed by pan-frying the chicken until golden brown. The gravy is made with a combination of tomatoes, onion, ginger, garlic, and a host of freshly ground spices that are simmered together until thick and luscious. The chicken is then simmered in the gravy until cooked through, resulting in a dish that is bursting with flavor and aroma.
Ingredients
For Marination
- 750 grams Chicken Breast / boneless chicken
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp greek yogurt
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- ¼ tsp Red Chilli Powder
For Gravy
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 3 onions
- 1 capsicum / bell peppers
- 3 to Tomato
- 2 green chillies
- 2 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tsp Cumin (Jeera)
- 10 black pepper
- 5 dried red chilli
- 8 cashew
Instructions
Preparation
- Assemble all ingredients together to avoid last minute rush.
- Wash 2 chicken breasts and chop into small pieces.
- Add 1 tbsp chicken masala (check post for homemade chicken masala recipe), 1 tsp salt, ¼ tsp turmeric powder, ½ tsp red chili powder and ¼ tsp garam masala (check post for homemade garam masala recipe)
- Mix well all the ingredients with the chicken pieces and keep in fridge for 1-2 hours.
- Finely chop 1 onion and 1 green chili and ½ onion and 1 green capsicum in cubes.
Cooking
- Heat 2 tbsp oil in a pan over high flame and add onion cubes and capsicum cubes.
- Stir fry for 1-2 mins. Do not lose the crunch of veggies. Remove from the pan.
- Then, add 1 chopped onion in the same pan. Add ½ -1 tbsp oil, only if required. I didn’t add!
- Stir fry until onions turn soft and light pink.
- Now, add 2 tsp ginger garlic paste and mix with the onions.
- After a minute, add marinated chicken pieces and ¼ cup tomato puree with 1 chopped green chili. Mix with the onions.
- Then, add 1 tsp salt, ½ tsp red chili powder, ¼ tsp coriander powder and 2-3 tbsp water, just to make the steam and quicken the cooking process. Mix spices with the chicken very well for few seconds.
- Cover the pan with the lid and cook for 10-12 minutes until chicken cooked properly. Please note, chicken with bones would take longer time to cook.
- Stir occasionally while cooking the chicken.
- After chicken cooked thoroughly, add fried onion & capsicum cubes. Mix with the chicken.
- Kadai Chicken is ready to serve. Garnish with fresh coriander or cilantro.
Notes & Tips
- Spices & Salt: Adjust quantities as per your taste preferences.
- Oil: Use any neutral tasting oil for the recipe.
- Cashews: This is optional, however gives richness and creamy texture to the gravy.
- Ginger Garlic Paste: You could use fresh ginger and garlic as well. Add 1 inch chopped ginger and 4 chopped cloves garlic.
- Whole spices: I have used whole spices here than store bought powdered spices, as they give better aroma and flavor to the gravy.
- Chicken: Choose any chicken as per your choice- bone or boneless.
- Ingredients & Equipment: Find these Ingredients & Equipment at specialty food stores or online stores. For review of some stores, please refer to the Grocery Review Section on our Website.
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Kadai Chicken Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
445
% Daily Value*
Fat
33
g
51
%
Saturated Fat
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
18
g
Cholesterol
68
mg
23
%
Sodium
1025
mg
45
%
Potassium
637
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
17
g
6
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
8
g
9
%
Protein
20
g
40
%
Vitamin A
1842
IU
37
%
Vitamin B1
1
mg
67
%
Vitamin B2
1
mg
59
%
Vitamin B3
7
mg
35
%
Vitamin B5
1
mg
10
%
Vitamin B6
1
mg
50
%
Vitamin B12
1
µg
17
%
Vitamin C
61
mg
74
%
Vitamin D
1
µg
7
%
Vitamin E
4
mg
27
%
Vitamin K
24
µg
23
%
Calcium
64
mg
6
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
Magnesium
57
mg
14
%
Zinc
2
mg
13
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.