Family favorite Ginger Chicken Recipe Pakistani style. Quick and easy dinner idea for chicken gravy lovers. If you are a true fan of curry and gravy then this recipe will really make a difference for you. The blend of ginger in chicken curry makes it special and unique among other curry and gravy recipes.
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My First Experience to Taste...
My first experience to taste chicken ginger was in my university cafeteria where I went for lunch. I still remember that my friends told me 'what is chicken ginger'? seems good as we didn't taste it before. So we asked for it and believe me it was super delicious and full of taste. Cook made it in a Dhaba style. The dish was full of chicken and gravy and fully cover with Julianne chicken first I thought it's a new version of chicken nihari but it was totally different and so yummy in taste.
As I back home, told my mother about this chicken and Ammi made it for us making her own recipe. Since then, I am a big fan of ginger chicken and makes it once in a month at my house.
Ginger chicken Recipe
Chicken ginger can be prepared in a variety of ways as it's a global dish and every country makes it according to their regional taste. Asian ginger chicken recipe and Chinese ginger fried chicken is so famous and most of the most famous restaurant serves it.
Here I am sharing this 'Ginger chicken' recipe in an indian restaurant style. I love the way Sanjeev Kapoor made this recipe but here is my own style of making and believe me if you have true Indian taste buds you will feel the taste. It's spicy, sour and shows loads of gravy so best for your dinner or lunch.
In Sub continent, people from Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh love to make chicken curry with a different flavor. You can try this recipe as it's super, easy, and simple to make at your home kitchen.
You can try this recipe on family get together, dawat, home parties, and festive events. I hope the recipe will add value to your dining and will give a unique taste to your family and guest.
What's different in Ginger Chicken?
You know what is different in ginger chicken. It has a dominating taste of chicken and when chicken blend with ginger it reveals the best taste and compelling aroma that attracts everyone to eat.
If you still not have it then surely make it! I swear it will really make a difference in your dining experience.
Making chicken curry with different tastes and combinations is my passion and I love it to create a unique taste in curry. Here, I made chicken ginger by marinating chicken with saunth powder and then cook it in a form of curry. Really it was so tasty and aromatic. Must try this recipe!!
SEE ALSO: How to Make Garam Masala Powder at Home
Recipe Video
So let's move to Hinz Kitchen and start making this mouthwatering 'Chicken Stew' step by step in an easy way. Watch the recipe video so it will be easy for beginners to follow the quick steps.
Ingredients:
- Chicken - 600 gms
- Salt - ½ Tsp
- Dry Ginger - 3 Inches (powder)
- Garam Masala Powder - 1 Tsp
- Yogurt - 1 Cup
- Oil - 1 Tbsp
- Garlic Paste - 1 Tsp
- Ginger Paste - 1 Tsp
- Red chili powder - 1 Tsp
- Turmeric Powder - 1 Tsp
- Coriander Powder - 1 Tsp
- Tomatoes - 3 (Cubes)
- Green Chilies - 3
- Garnish with Julianne Ginger
How to Make
- In a bowl, add chicken and marinate with yogurt, salt, dry ginger powder, and garam masala.
- Marinate for 1 hour.
- In a pan, add oil and heat it up.
- Add ginger and garlic paste.
- Saute for a few minutes.
- Now add marinated chicken and cook on high heat until chicken changes the color.
- Now add spices, red chili, turmeric, and coriander powder.
- Again mix and cook on high heat to form a gravy.
- Add tomatoes and green chilies and cook on high heat.
- Now add water (100ml) and mix well.
- Cover and cook for about 30 minutes to tender the chicken.
- After 30 minutes, check chicken if the oil is floating over the surface it's ready otherwise cook on high heat to evaporate water.
- Garnish with Julianne ginger and serve!
"Chicken ginger" is ready!! Serve with Roti or tandoori naan.
Happy cooking and happy eating!!
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How to Store?
Can I store Ginger Chicken And For How Long?
Yes, you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 week. I personally suggest consuming it before 1 week because we are not using any preservatives. Once you pack in an airtight container make sure to release heat (room temperature) before pack.
Faq's
Is Ginger Good With Chicken?
Ginger is a good antioxidant and full of nutrients and vitamins. In Indian cooking, ginger is the main ingredient that normally used in a form of paste to make any curry recipe. Here we are creating pinching flavor of ginger with chicken which totally safe to make and healthy for eating. If you have any health-related issue or doctor prevent you to eat ginger then you can avoid otherwise you may have this delicious ginger chicken in your dinner or lunch.
May I Use Fresh Ginger?
Yes, fresh and dried ginger both are good. Here in this recipe, we are using both types but if you don't have dried ginger then you can replace with the fresh paste of ginger to make curry.
Serving
You can serve this delicious and aromatic chicken ginger with naan, roti, or kulcha. I personally like to have with paratha. Try with Butter Garlic Rice! Even steam rice makes a good combination. Serving with paratha and rice goes well in lunch.
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Ginger Chicken Recipe Pakistani
Equipment
- Pan
Materials
- Chicken – 600 gms
- Salt – ½ Tsp
- Dry Ginger – 3 Inches powder
- Garam Masala Powder – 1 Tsp
- Yogurt – 1 Cup
- Oil – 1 Tbsp
- Garlic Paste – 1 Tsp
- Ginger Paste – 1 Tsp
- Red chili powder – 1 Tsp
- Turmeric Powder – 1 Tsp
- Coriander Powder – 1 Tsp
- Tomatoes – 3 Cubes
- Green Chilies – 3
- Garnish with Julianne Ginger
Instructions
- In a bowl, add chicken and marinate with yogurt, salt, dry ginger powder, and garam masala.
- Marinate for 1 hour.
- In a pan, add oil and heat it up.
- Add ginger and garlic paste.
- Saute for a few minutes.
- Now add marinated chicken and cook on high heat until chicken changes the color.
- Now add spices, red chili, turmeric, and coriander powder.
- Again mix and cook on high heat to form a gravy.
- Add tomatoes and green chilies and cook on high heat.
- Now add water (100ml) and mix well.
- Cover and cook for about 30 minutes to tender the chicken.
- After 30 minutes, check chicken if the oil is floating over the surface it’s ready otherwise cook on high heat to evaporate water.
- Garnish with Julianne ginger and serve!
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Quick and easy Pakistani style Ginger Chicken Recipe that you can quickly prepare for dinner or lunch. Share with your family and friends.