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Punjab · Dinner

Ginger Chicken

Traditional 26. Ginger Chicken recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• Chicken (boneless, cubed): 600g
• Fresh ginger (julienned): 40g
• Onion (sliced): 200g
• Tomatoes: 200g
• Oil: 25ml
• Green chiles: 4 (split)
• Ginger-garlic paste: 8g
• Cumin seeds: 3g
• Red chili powder: 3g
• Garam masala: 3g
• Salt: 4g
• Water: 200ml
• Coriander leaves: 15g

👩‍🍳 How to make Ginger Chicken

1. Heat oil to 190°C, add cumin seeds, cook 20 seconds
2. Add sliced onions, fry 5 minutes until golden (170°C)
3. Add ginger-garlic paste, cook 2 minutes
4. Add chicken, cook 8 minutes on medium-high heat to seal (180°C)
5. Add tomato puree, cook 5 minutes on medium heat
6. Add chili powder, garam masala, salt
7. Add half the julienned ginger, pour water
8. Bring to boil (95°C), simmer 12 minutes on low heat (160°C)
9. Add remaining ginger and green chiles
10. Cook 3 more minutes
11. Check chicken reaches 75°C internal
12. Visual: tender chicken with bright ginger strands; Aroma: fresh ginger dominates
13. Garnish with coriander leaves

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