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Chettinad Chicken
Chettinad Chicken plated in a cinematic premium style
HardTamilNon-VegSpice 5/5

Chef Recommended

Chettinad Chicken

Bold Pepper-Forward Tamil Classic

This dish is known for deep roasted spice complexity and sharp black pepper heat with coconut richness.

4.8
920 premium reviewsChef Recommended

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

55 min

Servings

4

Spice Level

5/5

Difficulty

Hard

Calories

520 kcal

Ingredients

Check items as you prep your mise en place.

Step-By-Step Method

Follow the timeline for authentic texture and layered spice flavor.

1

Roast And Grind

Roast coconut and spices; grind into a coarse aromatic paste.

2

Cook Chicken Base

Saute onions, add chicken and salt, then cook until lightly browned.

3

Simmer With Paste

Add the ground paste and cook covered until chicken is tender and masala thickens.

Chef's Secret

Precision Heat, Premium Finish

Dry-roast spices slowly until fragrant and cool before grinding for a clean, balanced masala paste.

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Community Notes

Comments & Reviews

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Ananya Reddy

Hyderabad

Beautiful aroma and layered flavor. This one felt restaurant-level and premium from the first bite.

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Rahul Malhotra

Delhi

Clear, practical steps and amazing spice balance. Family loved it and asked me to cook it again next weekend.

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Meera Nair

Bengaluru

Luxury presentation with comfort-food soul. I adjusted heat slightly and it still turned out fantastic.

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