Chicken Fry Recipe based on NeemTime research
Ingredients of Chicken Fry Recipe
600 g fresh chicken pieces (cleaned and cut at home)
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp homemade yogurt or curd
1 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tsp red chili powder (homemade ground chilies)
½ tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp coriander powder (homemade)
½ tsp garam masala (homemade spice blend)
Salt to taste
3 tbsp homemade vegetable oil or ghee
Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Detailed Preparation Guide of Chicken Fry Recipe
Step 1: Prepare the Marinade
Mix garlic, ginger, yogurt, lemon juice, chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt in a bowl.
Calories: Yogurt (~30 kcal), lemon (~5 kcal), spices negligible. Total ≈ 35 kcal
Time: 5 minutes
Step 2: Marinate the Chicken
Add 600 g chicken to the marinade and coat evenly.
Let it rest for at least 20–30 minutes (longer gives better flavor).
Calories: Chicken (~990 kcal)
Time: 30 minutes (mostly passive)
Step 3: Sauté Onions
Heat 1 tbsp oil or ghee (120 kcal) in a pan.
Add chopped onions and cook until golden brown.
Calories: Onion (~40 kcal). Total ≈ 160 kcal
Time: 6–8 minutes
Step 4: Cook the Chicken
Add marinated chicken to the pan.
Cook on medium heat for about 15–20 minutes, stirring occasionally until chicken is cooked through.
Add 2 tbsp more oil if needed (240 kcal).
Calories: Oil added (~240 kcal). Total ≈ 240 kcal
Time: 20 minutes
Step 5: Fry to a Crisp Finish
Increase heat slightly and fry until chicken becomes golden and slightly crisp (5 minutes).
Calories: No additional calories (oil already counted).
Time: 5 minutes
Step 6: Garnish and Serve
Turn off heat and garnish with fresh coriander.
Calories: negligible
Time: 2 minutes
Total Preparation Time of Chicken Fry Recipe for 4 Persons
Preparing marinade: 5 minutes
Marinating chicken: 30 minutes
Sautéing onions: 8 minutes
Cooking chicken: 20 minutes
Final frying and serving: 5–7 minutes
Total time: approximately 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Calories of Chicken Fry Recipe and Calories Per Person
Chicken: ~990 kcal
Yogurt + lemon + spices: ~35 kcal
Onion: ~40 kcal
Oil/ghee used: ~360 kcal
Total calories for entire dish: ~1,425 kcal
Calories per person (4 servings): ~356 kcal per person