Chettinad-Inspired Indian Chicken
Chettinad-Inspired Indian Chicken brings bold South Indian flavors with warming cumin, turmeric, and dried red chiles balanced by aromatic fenugreek. Tender chicken thighs simmer in a lightly spiced sauce that’s vibrant and peppery without being heavy. It’s perfect for a weeknight dinner when you’re craving robust heat and fragrant complexity.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chettinad-Inspired Indian Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 34
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 34
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the chicken thighs, turmeric, cumin, chile powder, and salt; mix until everything is evenly coated. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for about 15 minutes.
- 2
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, chile peppers, split pigeon peas, and fenugreek seeds; cook and stir until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- 3
Add the chicken and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
- 4
Reduce the heat and stir in the water. Scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the skillet and simmer until the flavors come together, about 7 minutes.
- Calories 320.82 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 15.86 g Good Source 32%
- Carbohydrate 4.2 g 2%
- Total Fat 26.67 g High 34%
- Saturated Fat 6.04 g High 30%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 96.38 mg High 32%
- Sodium 146.09 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 1.37 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 1.46 g --
- Added Sugars 1.25 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 10.64 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.53 mg Low Source 9%
- Potassium 51.13 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 2.07 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 2.62 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chettinad Inspired Indian Chicken is made with 11 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Thigh, Chili Powder, Dried Chile Peppers, and Fenugreek Seeds. Each serving provides about 320.82 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chettinad-Inspired Indian Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Thigh, Chili Powder, Dried Chile Peppers, Fenugreek Seeds, Ground Cumin. The full list of 11 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chettinad-Inspired Indian Chicken?
- About 25 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 320.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chettinad-Inspired Indian Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 11 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Chettinad-Inspired Indian Chicken healthy?
- Chettinad-Inspired Indian Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 320.82 calories and 15.86 g of protein, or 32% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 146.09 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.04 g (30% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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