Pan-fried chicken with two onions

Pan-fried chicken with two onions

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A flavorful and juicy chicken dish, originating from India, simmered with onions and spices for a unique taste.

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Discover this Indian-inspired recipe for pan-fried chicken with two onions. This dish offers a unique flavor thanks to the use of two types of onions. The chicken is simmered in a mixture of garlic and ginger, then cooked with yogurt and onions, resulting in a delicious and fragrant dish.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time20 min
  • Cook time45 min
  • Resting10 min
  • Total1 hr 15 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodstir-fry
  • Estimated cost$2.88 $0.72 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.15
  • $0.42
  • $0.15
  • $0.15
  • $0.19
  • $0.16
  • $0.05
  • $0.46
  • $0.15
  • $1.00

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 10 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. First, heat some oil paint in a pot, then add the cardamom, cloves, and juniper berries.
  2. Next, add the chopped onions and cook them until they are lightly golden. ≈ 3 min
  3. Next, add the garlic and ginger paste, and mix well. ≈ 4 min
  4. Now, add all the spices (turmeric, chili pepper, cilantro, cumin) and lightly moisten with water to help them combine. ≈ 4 min
  5. Once the spices have released their aromas, add the chicken pieces and mix well. ≈ 4 min
  6. Now, cover the dish with yogurt and let it rest for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the spices are well mixed with the meat.
  7. Once the meat is cooked, cover it with large chunks of onion and fresh chili peppers, then cover and let it simmer.
  8. After 5 minutes, remove the lid and sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

The bill

Pan-fried chicken with two onions

  • Onions (diced): 4 large$0.15
  • 2 tablespoons of finely chopped garlic$0.42
  • Grated ginger: 1 tablespoon$0.15
  • Dried, ground hot pepper spices: 1 teaspoon$0.15
  • Half a teaspoon of turmeric powder$0.19
  • 1 tablespoon of ground cilantro$0.16
  • Ground spices: 1/2 teaspoon$0.05
  • olive oil: 1/2 cup$0.46
  • Onion (cut into large pieces for presentation): 2$0.15
  • Chopped parsley: 1/4 cup$1.00

Total$2.88

that's $0.72 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • Chicken (with bones), 1 kg
  • Onions (diced): 4 large
  • 2 tablespoons of finely chopped garlic
  • Grated ginger: 1 tablespoon
  • 120 ml of yogurt
  • Dried, ground hot pepper spices: 1 teaspoon
  • Half a teaspoon of turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon of ground cilantro
  • Ground spices: 1/2 teaspoon
  • cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, to taste
  • To taste
  • olive oil: 1/2 cup
  • Onion (cut into large pieces for presentation): 2
  • 4 fresh hot peppers (sliced)
  • Chopped parsley: 1/4 cup

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