Nepali-Style Chicken Chukauni

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.

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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Nepali-Style Chicken Chukauni