Chicken Chukauni

Ingredients

• 400 g Boneless chicken thighs (Cut into small pieces; thighs are recommended in the source)
• 2 tsp Ginger-garlic paste
• 0.5 tsp Salt (For the chicken)
• 0.5 tsp Black pepper (Ground)
• 1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder (Paprika was used instead in the video; use paprika for a milder option)
• 1 tsp Ground turmeric (Total amount: ½ tsp for the chicken and ½ tsp for the tempering)
• 1 tsp Lemon juice
• Oil for frying (Lightly brush or spray the pan; use very little oil)
• 1 Small onion (Thinly sliced; red onion is recommended)
• 1.5 Green chili (Chopped; the source calls for 1–2, but the video creator omitted it)
• 3 tbsp Fresh cilantro (Chopped and divided: half for the chicken-onion mixture, the rest for finishing)
• 1 cup Greek yogurt (Thick)
• 1 tsp Garlic paste
• 0.5 tsp Salt (For the yogurt)
• 0.5 tsp Sugar
• 1.5 tbsp Mustard oil (Alternative: any neutral oil; for the tempering)
• 1 tsp Paprika (For the tempering)
• 0.5 tsp Mustard seeds (For the tempering)
• 0.5 tsp Fenugreek seeds (Optional; for the tempering)

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with the ginger-garlic paste, salt for the chicken, black pepper, Kashmiri chili powder (or paprika), half the turmeric, and lemon juice. Let marinate for 10–15 minutes.

2. 2

   Lightly brush or spray the pan with a very small amount of oil. Pan-fry the chicken over medium-high heat until golden brown.

3. 3

   Transfer the cooked chicken to a bowl. Add the thinly sliced onion, chopped green chili, and half the cilantro. Mix well and set aside.

4. 4

   In another bowl, add the Greek yogurt, garlic paste, salt for the yogurt, and sugar. Whisk until smooth and creamy.

5. 5

   Heat the mustard oil in a small pan until smoking. Turn off the heat. Add the mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, remaining turmeric, and paprika.

6. 6

   Pour the hot tempering over the yogurt and gently swirl it in so that streaks remain visible.

7. 7

   Pour the yogurt mixture over the chicken-onion mixture and gently combine. Sprinkle the remaining cilantro on top.

8. 8

   Serve with roti or rice.

Notes

The post skips method number 2. The timing is based on the approximately 30-minute total time stated in the video.

Nutrition per serving

• Main course
• South Asian
• Chicken
• Gluten-free
• Pan-fried
• Dinner