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Spiced Chicken Sauce
This flavorful sauce brings together a blend of warm spices that perfectly complement tender chicken. It’s easy to make and adds a delicious, cozy twist to any meal.
FROM THE KITCHEN • Spiced Chicken Sauce
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Step 1
In a bowl, combine the chicken with ginger garlic paste, cumin, turmeric, pepper, kashmiri chili powder, red chili powder, salt, cornflour, and an egg. Mix everything well to coat the chicken evenly. Heat some oil in a pan and deep fry the chicken pieces until they turn golden brown. Once done, set them aside.
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Step 2
In another bowl, whisk together yogurt, soy sauce, chili sauce, tomato ketchup, salt, pepper, red chili powder, and kashmiri chili powder to make the yogurt sauce.
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Step 3
Mix cornflour with water in a small bowl until you get a smooth, lump-free slurry.
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Step 4
Heat a little oil in a pan, add ginger garlic paste and whole chilies, and sauté for about a minute. Then add the onion paste and cook it until it’s light golden, around 2-3 minutes.
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Step 5
Pour in the yogurt sauce mixture and cook everything together for 3-4 minutes.
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Step 6
Stir in the cornflour slurry and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens. Add the fried chicken, mix well, and cook until the oil starts to separate from the gravy.
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Step 7
Finish by sprinkling fresh coriander leaves on top. Turn off the heat and serve.
Why you’ll love it
This sauce is packed with warm spices that add depth and flavor to any chicken dish. It’s easy to make and brings a comforting, homemade touch to your meals. The blend of spices creates a rich, aromatic sauce that everyone will enjoy.
How to serve
Serve this sauce over grilled or roasted chicken for a delicious main course. It pairs well with steamed rice, naan bread, or roasted vegetables. A fresh side salad can balance the warm spices nicely.
Storage & leftovers
Store any leftover sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stove before serving to preserve the flavors. For longer storage, freeze in portions and thaw overnight in the fridge.
