Chicken Vadalu
A vibrant and flavorful chicken dish that blends aromatic spices with tender meat, creating a comforting meal perfect for dinner. The combination of garlic, onion, tomato, and curry powder gives it a warm, inviting aroma and a rich, savory depth.
Recipe by @naginenikrishnaveni· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- 1 1/10 lb chicken
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 clove garlic
- 1 medium onion
- 2 medium tomato
- 1 tsp curry powder
- a pinch salt
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a wide skillet over medium heat (about 356°F).
- 2Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, stirring constantly until fragrant but not browned.
- 3Add the diced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3–4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
- 4Stir in the chopped tomatoes, reduce the heat to low, and let them soften for 5 minutes, breaking them up with a wooden spoon.
- 5Increase the heat back to medium and add the chicken pieces, spreading them in a single layer.
- 6Sprinkle the curry powder over the chicken, season with a pinch of salt and black pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
- 7Cover the skillet with a lid and let the mixture simmer gently for 15 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
- 8Uncover, taste, and adjust seasoning if needed; add a little more salt or pepper to preference.
- 9Turn off the heat and let the dish rest, covered, for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- 10Serve the chicken vadalu hot, accompanied by steamed rice, flatbread, or your favorite grain.
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- How long does it take to make Chicken Vadalu?
- About 30 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Chicken Vadalu recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Chicken Vadalu recipe come from?
- It was shared by @naginenikrishnaveni on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.