Chicken Bhuna
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Marination Time
30 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
258 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Chicken Bhuna
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Chicken Bhuna is a rich North Indian curry made with succulent chicken pieces cooked in flavorful bhuna masala made of onions and tomatoes. This chicken curry has a thick gravy which clings to the chicken pieces, making it perfect to serve with naan.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound chicken bone-in, skinless, use some leg pieces
For spice mix (masala)
- 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds (saunf)
- 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 4 cloves (Laung)
- 1/2 inch cinnamon (Dalchini)
- 4 Green Cardamom (Elaichi)
- 1/2 teaspoon shahi jeera
For Marination
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder)
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1/2 lime juiced
For Curry
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 2 tablespoon ghee
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 2 dried red chili peppers
- 1 1/2 cup onions chopped finely
- 1/2 tablespoon ginger grated
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1 cup tomato pureed
- 1 teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder optional, adjust to taste
- 1/4 cup yogurt whisked, I used whole milk yogurt
For garnish
- cilantro leaves chopped
- ginger julienned
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Instructions
Make Bhuna Masala
- Heat a pan on low heat. Add the whole spices for the bhuna masala and dry roast for 3-5 minutes until you get the aroma. Let the spices cool, then transfer to a spice grinder and grind to a fine powder. Set aside.
Marinate Chicken
- Marinate the chicken with all the ingredients under the marination section and half of the bhuna masala powder. Mix and set aside for 30 minutes or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator.
Sear Chicken
- Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a heavy-bottom pan and add the marinated chicken pieces. Sear the chicken on high heat for 3-4 minutes to seal the juices. Take out in a bowl and set aside.
Make the Gravy
- In the same pan, heat the ghee. Add the cumin seeds and dry red chilies. Saute for 30 seconds until cumin changes color.
- Add the chopped onions. Sauté for 7-8 minutes on medium heat till the onions are golden brown.
- Add the ginger and garlic, and saute for a minute until the raw smell is gone. Add the tomato purée and saute for 5-6 minutes until the onion-tomato masala is cooked and the oil starts to separate.
- Add the chicken, red chili powder, and the remaining bhuna masala powder. Mix well and saute on medium heat for about 3 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add the whisked yogurt. Mix well while stirring continuously. Cook on low heat for 2-3 minutes until the yogurt is incorporated.
- Cover & cook the chicken on low heat for 10 minutes, stirring a couple of times as needed.
- Chicken bhuna is ready to be served. Garnish with chopped cilantro leaves and julienned ginger.
Notes
- Chicken: I recommend to use bone-in thighs/drumsticks or a cut up whole chicken. In a pinch, you can use boneless skinless chicken thighs.
- Spice it up (or down): Adjust the chili powder according to your spice preference.
- Bhunai: The most flavor in this recipe is from browning the onions and cooking the masala until the oil separates.
- Yogurt: Use full-fat yogurt for the best flavor and creaminess.
- Tomatoes: I prefer to puree fresh tomatoes in a blender. But you can use canned tomato puree as well.
- Dairy-free: You can skip adding yogurt, and replace it with coconut milk.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
258kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
87mg
(29%)
Sodium
540mg
(23%)
Potassium
631mg
(18%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
506IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 258kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 87mg | 29% |
| Sodium | 540mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 631mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 506IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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6 reviews
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