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Kadai Chicken

Name: Kadai Chicken
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless chicken, cut into cubes; 1 onion, sliced; 1 green bell pepper, sliced; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 cup yogurt; 2 tbsp oil; Salt to taste

Tender chicken chunks sear in a traditional Indian wok with bold spices, then finish in a vibrant sauce of caramelized onions, peppers, and tomatoes that build layers of warmth and depth. The cumin and garam masala create that signature earthy-aromatic finish that makes this dish so craveable. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests with restaurant-quality flavors at home.

Prep

40 minutes

Cook

25 minutes

Total

1 hour 5 minutes

Serves

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Instructions

1
Marinate chicken in yogurt, cumin, garam masala, coriander powder, and salt for 30 minutes.
2
Heat oil in a kadai or heavy-bottomed pan over medium-high heat.
3
Sauté onions and bell peppers until soft and slightly charred.
4
Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5
Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they break down and release their juices.
6
Add the marinated chicken along with the marinade.
7
Cook until the sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through, about 15-20 minutes.
8
Adjust seasoning to taste.