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Chicken Chaukani

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Creamy Nepali chicken chaukani made with yoghurt and aromatic spices
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Chicken Chaukani
Recipe: Creamy High-Protein Nepali Dish

50 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
15
Ingredients
High-Protein
Diet
The Chicken Chaukani Recipe is a rich and comforting Nepali-style chicken preparation known for its creamy texture and bold spices. Popular in many Himalayan households, this dish combines tender chicken with yoghurt and aromatic spices to create a flavourful gravy that pairs beautifully with rice or flatbreads. It is considered a wholesome, high-protein dish that is both satisfying and nourishing. If you are wondering how to make Chicken Chaukani, the process begins with marinating chicken in yoghurt and spices. This step helps tenderise the meat while allowing it to absorb the flavours deeply. The marinated chicken is then cooked with sautéed onions, ginger, garlic, and traditional spices that give the dish its rich aroma. Unlike many heavy curries, this preparation focuses on balancing creaminess with warm spices. The yoghurt creates a smooth and slightly tangy base, while ingredients like cumin, coriander, and garam masala add depth and warmth. This Chicken Chaukani Recipe is often enjoyed as a hearty family meal, especially during colder months when rich, warming dishes are preferred. Now that you know how to make Chicken Chaukani, you can recreate this delicious Nepali classic in your own kitchen with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
500 gChicken (bone-in or boneless pieces)
¾ cupYoghurt (thick curd)
1 largeOnion (finely chopped)
5 clovesGarlic (minced)
1 tbspGinger (grated)
2Green chillies
½ tspTurmeric powder
1 tspRed chilli powder
1 tspCoriander powder
½ tspCumin powder
½ tspGaram masala
to tasteSalt
2 tbspMustard oil or cooking oil
2 tbspFresh coriander leaves (chopped)
½ cupWater

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Marinate The Chicken

In a bowl, mix chicken pieces with yoghurt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt, and half of the ginger and garlic. Let it marinate for at least 10 minutes.

Step 1
Marinate The Chicken
10 Minutes
Step 2
Prepare The Base
5 Minutes
Step 3
Add Aromatics
3 Minutes
Step 4
Cook The Chicken
15 Minutes
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