RECIPE / GENERAL

Chicken Chaat

Name: Chicken Chaat
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 whole chicken thighs, skinned and trimmed; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tsp salt; 1 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 whole onion; 2 whole green chillies; 3 tbsp tamarind water; 1 tsp red chilli powder; 1 tsp mango powder (amchoor); 1 handful fresh coriander; 1 tsp garam masala

A zesty and tangy Indian street food classic, this shredded chicken chaat bursts with the flavors of tamarind, chilli, and aromatic spices. Perfect as a vibrant starter or a light, satisfying meal.

PREP

15 min

COOK

25 min

SERVES

PAIRING

Riesling

INGREDIENTS

Units

4 serv

chicken thighs, skinned and trimmed4 st
garlic3 cloves
salt1 tsk
vegetable oil1 msk
onion1 st
green chillies2 st
tamarind water3 msk
red chilli powder1 tsk
mango powder (amchoor)1 tsk
fresh coriander1 handful
garam masala1 tsk

METHOD

01Place chicken in a pan and cover with water, add the garlic cloves, salt and place on a gentle heat.
02Cook for about 10 minutes and remove from the water and leave to cool. Retain the water as stock.
03Heat the oil in a pan and add the onions, cook gently until browned.
04Add the green chilli, salt to taste and pour in the tamarind water with a little of the stock water from the chicken.
05Cook gently and let the sauce reduce. Add a little more stock and cook to thicken. After about 5 minutes add both the chilli and mango powders.
06Once the chicken has cooled, shred it using two forks and add to the sauce.
07Stir to coat and leave to cook for a few minutes.
08Remove from the heat and sprinkle in the garam masala and a handful of fresh coriander.