Name: Andhra Pepper Chicken recipe by Moumita Malla at BetterButter
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Chicken - 500 grams; Onion - 1 (chopped ); Garlic Paste - 2 tablespoons; Ginger Paste - 1 teaspoon; Salt to taste; Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon; curry leaves - 10 to 12; Coriander powder - 2 teaspoons; Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon; Oil - 1/4 cup; Crushed pepper - 4 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon; Coriander leaves - 1/2 cup

Marinate the chicken piece with turmeric powder, ginger - garlic paste, salt and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, mix and keep this in the fridge for 30 minutes.

Heat oil in a deep pan, temper the oil with cinnamon stick, cloves and 3/4 portion of curry leaves.

Add chopped onions and cook till they turn golden.

Add chopped green chillies and the marinated chicken, sauté for 2 minutes.

Add coriander powder and crushed pepper, mix well and cook on low flame until the oil gets separated, stir and sprinkle some water if required.

Add 1/4 cup water, once water will start boiling, reduce the heat and cover with the lid. Cook until chicken is done. Once chicken is soft/cooked. Open the lid and cook till the moisture evaporates.

Sprinkle chopped 3/4 th of the coriander leaves and the remaining curry leaves.

Before serving garnish with 1 teaspoon of crushed pepper, 1 teaspoon of Lemon Juice and the remaining coriander leaves.

Serve with hot steamed rice.

Andhra Pepper Chicken - Reviews

Recent Reviews

4.5

22 Reviews

Aug-09-2018

Jul-01-2018

Sep-29-2017

I tried it last weekend and it turn out very well. I just loved the flavor of black pepper in it. And the best part about this recipe is that it is very easy to make and does not require a lot of cooking time.

Sep-29-2017

Woww. Andhra pepper chicken is one of my favorite non-vegetarian dish. The green chilies enhance the spicy quotient, while the curry leaves add their touch a wonderful aroma add a distinctive flavor. And the flavor of lemon juice make it more delicious.

Sep-29-2017

Thanks Moumita Malla for sharing this recipe. It is one of the most amazing dish of Awadhi cuisine. Spices like ginger, garlic and green chilies are added for flavor. I really loved this delicious pepper chicken.

Sep-29-2017

This popular chicken dish of Andhra is deliciously amazing. I tried it yesterday and my family really loved it. The flavor of black pepper is the key ingredient of this recipe and the other Indian spices made it more relishing. It is a good option to serve at any special occasion.

Sep-08-2017

If you love strong flavours, you have to try this Pepper Chicken recipe, which is hugely popular in Andhra Pradesh. It's sharp and tastes awesome. My friends totally loved it. It's must-have choice for any get-together at home.

Sep-01-2017

Easy to make and tastes great

Aug-30-2017

Recipe sounds good...but u haven't mentioned cinnamon, cloves and green chillies in Ur list of ingredients nor have u mentioned the quantities. Can u pls add that info on the comments box?