Hariyali Chicken (Green Chicken Curry)

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4

  • Calories

    368 kcal

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Indian, Pakistani

Hariyali Chicken (Green Chicken Curry)

A unique and flavourful South Asian green chicken curry made with a blend of fresh green herbs, yogurt and lemon juice. This one-pot dish is ready within 30 minutes.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 500 g boneless chicken breasts cut in cubes 4cm (2inch) cubes
  • ¼ cup cooking oil
  • ¼ cup yogurt
  • ¼ cup cooking cream
  • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper powder
  • ½ teaspoon white pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • ¼ teaspoon garam masala optional

Green Marinade

  • 2-3 green chilies
  • cup (~10g) fresh coriander with tender stems tightly packed
  • 20 (5g) fresh mint leaves
  • 2 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ¼ cup yogurt
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Instructions

  1. Blend all the green marinade ingredients together till smooth.
  2. Pour this green masala into the chicken along with salt, black pepper powder, white pepper, cumin powder, red chili powder, additional yogurt, cooking cream and ginger garlic paste. Mix well and marinate for at least 1 hour or overnight for best results.
  3. Heat oil in a pan and add the chicken. On medium high heat fry for 3-4 minutes then lower the heat to medium low, cover and let the chicken cook completely which takes approximately 10 minutes.
  4. When the chicken is cooked, increase the heat and fry for 2-3 minutes on medium high till any remaining water dries.
  5. Cover again and leave the curry on low heat for 4-5 mins. The oil will separate from the gravy.
  6. Put the chicken in a serving plate, garnish with fresh chopped coriander and mint leaves. Sprinkle the garam masala and serve with naan or roti.

Notes

  • You can substitute with bone-in chicken.
  • Use freshly crushed black pepper or omit it entirely if you want to have an enhanced green colour of the curry.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1serving Calories 368kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 13g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 84mg (28%) Sodium 620mg (26%) Potassium 381mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 518IU (10%) Vitamin C 8mg (9%) Calcium 71mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 368 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 368kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 28g 56%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 84mg 28%
Sodium 620mg 26%
Potassium 381mg 8%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 518IU 10%
Vitamin C 8mg 9%
Calcium 71mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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