Ginger Chicken is traditionally a North Indian dish. It is a classic recipe with many variations and as the name implies, it is basically, ginger-flavored chicken. In the local Indian language, the dish is known as adrakimurg. “Adraki” translates as ginger while “murg” means chicken.
This particular recipe combines various spices, some of which will be ground into fine powder while others will be toasted while whole. You will need a spice grinder for this dish. Don’t stress if you don’t own one, you can also use a clean food processor or coffee grinder.
This Ginger Chicken recipe tastes great with rice or roti, and the combination makes a great meal for lunch! Make sure you pack the meal in a thermos or in an insulated lunch bag so you can enjoy it warm later.
Health Benefits
The entirety of ginger chicken is nutritious due to the many health benefits of the individual ingredients. One of the main ingredients, ginger, is very good forcalming the spirit,treating nausea,and generating energy. It also contains chemicals that can help relieve migraines.
Chicken, the major ingredient is widely known as a nutritious meat. It is one of the natural sources of important protein which plays a vital role in our general diet. It also provides your body with loads of vitamins and minerals.
Ingredients
garlic cloves—properly chopped: 4
thumb sized fresh ginger – peeled and chopped: 1
boneless chicken thighs – skinless: 1 kg
mild chilli powder: 1 teaspoon
onions: 2
fresh coriander – finely chopped: 15 g
ground turmeric: 1 tsp
red chilli – sliced and deseeded: 1
lime – properly juiced: 1
coconut – put the milk in a glass: ½
can reduced-fat coconut milk: 400 ml
Sunflower Oil: 2 tablespoon
chicken stock cube: 1
How To Make Ginger Chicken
- Cut each skinless chicken thigh into 3 large chunks.
- Plunk the chunks into a large bowl with the garlic, ginger, half the coriander, lime juice, chilli powder, and 1 tbsp sunflower oil.
- Stir everything together and cover with a lid to marinate.
- Put in the refrigerator until finally ready to cook.
Note: To get the best flavor, the best time to do this is in the morning, or the previous night.
- Peel and quarter the onions.
- Chop onions finely in food processor.
Note: The onions for a curry need to be really fine.
- In a large frying pan or wok, heat the remaining sunflower oil and then add onions.
- Stir-fry for 8 minutes until softened.
- Stir in turmeric and let it cook for 1 minute more, stirring continuously.
- Pour in the marinated chicken mixture and cook over high flame until the color of the chicken changes.
- Tip in the coconut milk then add the stock and chilli.
- Cover with the lid and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until chicken becomes tender.
- Tip in the rest of the coriander and stir.
- Your delicious Ginger Chicken meal is finally ready to eat. You can serve with mango chutney, pilau rice, and some naan bread or poppadoms.
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Trivia
Ginger can be planted and cultivated throughout the year. However, early spring and the end of winter is the most suitable time to plant them.