Capsicum Chicken | Bell Pepper Chicken

Capsicum Chicken | Bell Pepper Chicken

Capsicum Chicken Recipe | Chicken Capsicum Recipe | Chicken bell pepper recipe – Chicken is marinated with Spices and stir fried with Capsicum. A different yet delicious recipe with Chicken.

What does Capsicum Chicken go well with

We like our Capsicum Chicken with Pula0. Many of you may like it with Naan, Roti, Plain Rice, Fried rice or noodles. If you enjoy our Chicken Capsicum recipe, then dont forget to comment below. Let us know your views, we will be happy to hear them.

Variations to Capsicum Chicken

We have marinated the chicken with all the spices for an hour and then cooked it. You can choose to cook all the spices first and then add Chicken, if you need a Quick Capsicum Chicken. Choice is yours, but marination bring a good flavor to the recipe.

 

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Nutrition Facts

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Chicken is healthy and nutritious if consumed in right quantities. It is high on proteins and has antioxidants which helps the immune system.

Capsicum Chicken Recipe in a Page

Capsicum Chicken

Capsicum Chicken is a delicious side accompaniment, which is marinated with all the powdered masala and pan stir fried with diced Capsicum.
Prep Time1 hr
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time1 hr 20 mins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4
Author: Pearl Jude F

Ingredients

  • 500 gms Chicken
  • 2 Big Capsicums diced
  • 2 Medium Onions sliced
  • 2 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Pepper Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1 tsp Lime Juice optional
  • Salt as per taste
  • 1/4 Cup Oil for frying
  • 2 tsp Ghee

Instructions

  • Marinate Chicken with all the powder masala's and lime juice for atleast 1 hour.
  • Add Oil in a kadai.
  • Add Onions and fry until golden brown.
  • After the Onions turn slightly golden brown, add diced Capsicum
  • Fry until the capsicum changes its color as shown below
  • Now add the marinated chicken in the kadai.
  • Combine them together. Do not let it dry. Add some oil if required
  • Keep stirring slowly.
  • After some time the chicken starts leaving water.
  • At this stage close the lid and let the chicken cook in the same water.
  • Add 2 tsp ghee, it gives a good flavor to the chicken
  • Cook till the chicken is in dry consistency,  if required or else turn off, if you prefer semi gravy capsicum chicken. Serve with Pulao.
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Step by step Directions for Bell Pepper Chicken
Step 1
Marinate Chicken with all the powder masala’s and lime juice for atleast 1 hour.

Marinate chicken with all spices and lime juice

Step 2
Add Oil in a kadai.

Add oil in a kadai

Step 3
Add Onions and fry until slightly golden brown.

Add onions

Step 4
After the Onions turn slightly golden brown, add diced Capsicum

Add capsicum

Step 5
Fry until the capsicum changes its color as shown below

Fry until capsicum changes color

Step 6
Now add the marinated chicken in the kadai.

Add the marinated chicken

Step 7
Combine them together. Do not let it dry. Add some oil if required

combine the chicken well. Add some oil if required

Step 8
At this stage close the lid and let the chicken cook for few mins

Cover and cook for few mins

Step 9
Add 2 tsp ghee, it gives a good flavor to the chicken

Add ghee to chicken

Step 10
Cook till the chicken is in dry consistency,  if required or else turn off, if you prefer semi gravy bell pepper chicken. Serve with Pulao.

Capsicum chicken ready