Pepper Chicken: Quick and Easy Dry Chicken Recipe with Peppery Goodness
Servings Prep Time
5people 40minutes
Cook Time
40minutes
Servings Prep Time
5people 40minutes
Cook Time
40minutes
Ingredients
For marination
For chicken masala
Instructions
  1. Take a bowl and add the chicken pieces. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Take a pan and heat the oil on medium flame. Then add curry leaves. As they splutter, add the sliced onions. Sprinkle a little salt and sauté the onions until they turn golden brown.
  3. Add the green chillies and ginger-garlic paste to the onions. Sauté until the rawness of the paste subsides.
  4. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, crushed pepper on the onion mixture. Sauté and mix well. After a minute of cooking, add the chicken pieces. Cover with a lid and let it cook for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Once all the water evaporates, roast the chicken for a few more minutes. Then add curry leaves, crushed pepper, and oil. Sauté for a minute. Then switch off the stove and let the chicken rest for a few minutes. Serve hot with rice or roti.
Recipe Notes

Recipe Tip Using coconut oil for this recipe will give it an authentic Kerala touch. Share your version of this recipe How do you make Pepper Chicken at home? Do share your recipe with us! Frequently Asked Questions Can I make this recipe as a curry? The above is a dry pepper chicken recipe. However, if you prefer to have a curry-like consistency, then you can add water as required and adjust the amount of masala and pepper accordingly. Can I make this recipe less spicy? Yes. You can reduce the amount of green chillies, pepper, and make it less spicy as per your preference.

Print Recipe
Pepper Chicken: Quick and Easy Dry Chicken Recipe with Peppery Goodness
Pepper Chicken
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
For marination
For chicken masala
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings
people
Ingredients
For marination
For chicken masala
Pepper Chicken
Instructions
  1. Take a bowl and add the chicken pieces. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Take a pan and heat the oil on medium flame. Then add curry leaves. As they splutter, add the sliced onions. Sprinkle a little salt and sauté the onions until they turn golden brown.
  3. Add the green chillies and ginger-garlic paste to the onions. Sauté until the rawness of the paste subsides.
  4. Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, crushed pepper on the onion mixture. Sauté and mix well. After a minute of cooking, add the chicken pieces. Cover with a lid and let it cook for 10-15 minutes.
  5. Once all the water evaporates, roast the chicken for a few more minutes. Then add curry leaves, crushed pepper, and oil. Sauté for a minute. Then switch off the stove and let the chicken rest for a few minutes. Serve hot with rice or roti.
Recipe Notes

Recipe Tip Using coconut oil for this recipe will give it an authentic Kerala touch. Share your version of this recipe How do you make Pepper Chicken at home? Do share your recipe with us! Frequently Asked Questions Can I make this recipe as a curry? The above is a dry pepper chicken recipe. However, if you prefer to have a curry-like consistency, then you can add water as required and adjust the amount of masala and pepper accordingly. Can I make this recipe less spicy? Yes. You can reduce the amount of green chillies, pepper, and make it less spicy as per your preference.