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Black pepper chicken

Black pepper chicken is a delectable Pakistani dish featuring succulent pieces of chicken cooked in creamy and aromatic gravy, offering a delightful twist on the traditional karahi
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Pakistani
Keyword: black pepper chicken
Servings: 8
Calories: 346kcal
Author: Saba Ahmad

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lbs chicken (about 2.5 lbs) cut into 16 pieces
  • 1 tbsp ginger and garlic paste
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds

Spices

  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1.5 tbsp cumin-coriander powder dry roasted
  • 1.5 tbsp black pepper adjust it to your taste
  • 1 tsp garam masala special

Garnish

  • 6 green chilies mild
  • ginger cut into thin slices
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Instructions

  • In a pan add oil and heat it for a minute over high heat.
  • Add cumin seeds and wait for 30 seconds.
  • Add chicken pieces, and cook them until color changes, about 4-5 minutes over high heat.
  • Now add ginger and garlic and keep cooking for another 2 minutes.
  • Add salt, black pepper, dry roasted cumin-coriander powder, mix everything, and add one cup of yogurt.
  • Cover and cook until chicken is cooked through, which will take about 20-25 minutes.
  • Add green chilies, ginger slices, and garam masala.
  • Serve right away.

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Notes

Note:
  1. I used freshly ground black pepper, but black pepper powder can also be used.
  2. I didn't add any onions or tomatoes to this recipe because chicken karahi doesn't have onions.

Nutrition

Calories: 346kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 472mg | Potassium: 202mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 144IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg