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Chicken Chatpata

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 people
An easy-to-make tangy or spicy (make it to your taste!) delicious chicken.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken, skinned or boneless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized bits. (You can also use boneless skinless thighs)
  • 2 medium onions (chopped fine)
  • 2 large tomatoes (chopped fine)
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • ½ tsp chili powder (or to taste)
  • ¼ tsp Salt 3 tbsp o3/4 c chopped green coriander (Cilantro) (or to taste)
  • ¾ cup green coriander (cilantro) chopped

Instructions 

  • Heat oil in wok or 8-10" skillet.  
  • Sauté onion until half brown (5-8 minutes).
  • Add the chicken and stir about 5 minutes until glazed, and it loses its pink color.
  • Add spices. Stir a few times for about a minute, and then add the tomatoes and salt. Stir once more for a few minutes.
  • Add chopped cilantro and stir a few times.
  • Cover and cook on low for about 10-15 minutes. Stir occasionally to make sure it is not sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Uncover and cook till oil starts to show on the sides of the pan.
  • Pour into a serving dish and garnish with some chopped cilantro.

Notes

You can serve this with a bowl of pilaf rice, plain rotis, or parathas. It tastes good with bread, too.
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: chicken, spicy, dinner