Cheesy Bhutanese Chicken

Recipe by Aathira Sethumadhavan · Watch on YouTube

MeatGluten FreeLow Sugar
15
minutes
3
servings
Easy
effort
Nutrition
per serving
508kcal
Protein58g
Carbs4g
Fat29g

Nutrition values are AI-estimated based on ingredients.

Dish Info
Cuisine
Other
Dish Type
CurryGravy
Meal Type
LunchDinner
Cooking
Sauteed
Goes well with
Steamed RiceHot RotisCrusty Bread
Ingredients
  • 1 tsp mustard oil
  • 500g boneless chicken thighs, cubed
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • Garlic, thinly sliced or finely minced
  • 3-4 green chillies, sliced
  • 1 tsp chilli flakes
  • 1 chicken stock cube (optional)
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 3 cheese slices
  • A pinch of sugar
  • Spring onion, chopped (optional)
Method
  1. 1Heat mustard oil in a pan.
  2. 2Add cubed boneless chicken, salt, turmeric powder, and black pepper powder to the hot oil, then cook on high heat for 2-3 minutes until opaque whitish-brown.
  3. 3Add thinly sliced onions, garlic, green chillies, and red chilli flakes to the pan.
  4. 4Add the optional chicken stock cube and water, then stir, bring to a boil, and allow to simmer.
  5. 5Once simmering, place 2-3 cheese slices directly into the liquid.
  6. 6Stir the melting cheese into the chicken mixture until it fully incorporates and thickens the gravy to be creamy and glossy.
  7. 7Sprinkle a pinch of sugar into the dish and stir to balance the flavors.
  8. 8Garnish with chopped spring onions if desired.
  9. 9Serve hot.

These instructions are our analysis of the original video. Watch on YouTube →

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