Fried chicken thigh fillet curry masala

3 servings

20 minutes

Fried curry-masala chicken thighs are a fragrant and spicy dish of Indian cuisine that embodies the warmth of Eastern spices. The history of curry-masala dates back centuries when Indian chefs skillfully blended spices to create unique flavor combinations. Fried in hot oil, chicken thighs infused with olive oil, curry, and turmeric develop a golden crust and rich taste. The tender and juicy meat with expressive spice notes perfectly complements rice, flatbreads, or vegetable sides. This dish is a celebration of flavor that awakens the appetite and transports you to the atmosphere of Indian bazaars where the scent of spices lingers in the air.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 1220.7
• Proteins: 58.4g
• Fats: 104.9g
• Carbohydrates: 3.4g

Ingredients

• Chicken thigh fillet: 1 kg
• Refined olive oil: 10 tbsp
• Meat curry masala: 50 g
• Seasoning for chicken: 25 g
• Ground black pepper: pinch
• Turmeric: 1 tsp
• Sea salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Grease the thighs with olive oil.

   Required ingredients:

   • Refined olive oil: 10 tablespoons

2. Add curry masala spice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Meat curry masala: 50 g

3. Add seasoning for the chicken.

   Required ingredients:

   • Seasoning for chicken: 25 g

4. Mix everything well and let it sit for 30 minutes at room temperature.

5. After half an hour, place the fillet on a dry hot skillet.

6. Season the chicken with ground black pepper.

   Required ingredients:

   • Ground black pepper:  pinch

7. Sprinkle with turmeric on top.

   Required ingredients:

   • Turmeric: 1 teaspoon

8. After 3 minutes, flip the chicken.

9. Salt with sea salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sea salt:  to taste

10. Flip after a couple of minutes.

11. Flip again in a couple of minutes. Reduce the heat to minimum.

12. Cover with a lid and cook for 10–12 minutes.