Green Chilli Chicken Recipe - Andhra Chilli Chicken Recipe

I love Chilli Chicken and Chilli Fish. Or wait, I should say I loved Chilli Chicken. I have been vegetarian for the past 2 months and going strong so far. It's easier than I thought and although I didn't want to talk about this too soon, 2 months is a good milestone. I know it's ironic I am "celebrating" by posting a Chilli Chicken Recipe but this one is from a couple months back and this Green Chilli Chicken came out so good that I couldn't keep it away from some of chicken lovers out there.

I had bookmarked Sig's Green Chilli Chicken Recipe ages ago and made it for a few friends finally. I didn't have enough green chillies to maker her super fiery version so compromised by adding some red chilli powder as well. The colour was beautiful and it was probably one of the easiest Indian chicken recipe I have made. A friend commented that this is how Andhra Chilli Chicken tastes so in case anyone is looking for a recipe for Andhra Chilli Chicken, well, here you go! Here's another great recipe if you are looking for an easy chicken curry recipe.

ANDHRA-STYLE GREEN CHILLI CHICKEN RECIPE

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 30 minutes
Serves 4
Recipe adapted from: Live to Eat

Ingredients:

• 400 gm of boneless chicken pieces, cubed
• 1/2 cup of sliced shallots or onions
• 4 green chillies, sliced
• 1/2 tsp of red chilli powder
• 1 tsp of ginger garlic paste (ideally freshly made)
• A few of curry leaves
• 1 tsp of coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp of fennel powder
• 3 tbsp of oil
• 2 tsp of lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp of turmeric powder

How to Make Green Chilli Chicken:

1. Heat oil in a large pan and saut� the shallots till soft and slightly browned
2. Add the chicken pieces and some salt and saut� on medium-high heat stirring frequently till the chicken pieces turn white on all sides. The chicken will give out water at this point
3. Cook covered on low heat for about 12 mins until the chicken pieces are tender
4. Uncover and stir in the green chilies, chilli powder, turmeric, ginger-garlic paste, coriander, fennel, and curry leaves
5. Saut� on medium high heat for a few minutes, stirring frequently till the chicken pieces are cooked through and the pieces start to brown
6. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and garnish with chopped coriander leaves if desired