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achari chicken recipe

Achari Chicken - Achari Chicken Recipe

Jyoti Behrani
Achari Chicken (Pickled Chicken Curry) is a quick and easy chicken curry recipe from North India. This Achari Chicken curry is made with pickling spices, gives this dish a balance of spicy, tangy flavors to this dish.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6
Calories 319 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Marinate the chicken:

Other Ingredients:

  • 2 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 2-3 tablespoon oil
  • ¼ cup tomato sauce/puree
  • ½ teaspoon Garam Masala, optional

For garnish:

  • Handful of fresh cilantro
  • 3-4 green chili
  • lemon wedges
  • 1 onion thinly sliced

Instructions
 

Marinate The Chicken

  • In a mixing bowl, add chicken, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste and yogurt. Add achar gosht masala, corinader powder, kashmiri red chili powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, dry mango powder, and salt to taste. Mix well. Cover the chicken and keep it aside for minimum 30 minutes to an hour.

Instant Pot Achari Chicken

  • Turn on Instant Pot to saute mode (high). When the "HOT" sign displays, add oil. Add sliced onion. Saute onion until light brown in color, around 5-7 minutes.
  • Add tomato sauce/puree. Mix well.
  • Add the marinated chicken. Saute for 2-3 minutes.
  • Set Instant Pot to Pressure Cook mode (High) for 10 minutes. Let pressure release naturally, around 10-15 minutes.
  • Open the Instant Pot, add garam masala, whole green chili (optional).
  • Serve Achari Chicken garnished with some fresh cilantro, lemon wedges, and thinly sliced onion on side. Enjoy Achari Chicken with Roti, Naan, or Paratha!

Stovetop Chicken Achari Recipe

  • Heat oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn light brown, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Stir in the tomato puree or sauce and cook for a couple of minutes until it blends with the onion mixture.
  • Add the marinated chicken to the pan. Sauté the chicken for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Lower the heat, cover the pan, and let the chicken cook for about 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally. If needed, add a splash of water to prevent the chicken from sticking to the pan.
  • Once the chicken is fully cooked and tender, sprinkle garam masala over the top and stir well. Optionally, add whole green chilies for extra flavor and heat.
  • Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro, and serve with lemon wedges and thinly sliced onions on the side.
  • Enjoy your Achari Chicken with roti, naan, or paratha!

Notes

  1. Boneless skinless chicken thighs can also be used for this recipe. 
  2. Depending upon the size of the chicken pieces, the cooking time will vary. Please use the timing as a guideline.
  3. The consistency of Achari Chicken is slightly thick, since this is mainly served with roti/paratha/naan. You may adjust the consistency as per taste.
  4. Adjust spiciness as per taste. For less spicy chicken curry, reduce the amount of red chili powder and garam masala.
  5. The flavors in the chicken curry come from achar (pickle) gosht masala (seasoning mix), which is easily available in most Indian/Asian grocery stores. If unable to find, you can always substitute some pickle of your choice.
  6. For Stove Top Pressure Cooking: Follow the same recipe, after the first whistle, reduce the heat to medium-low and cook for around 10 mins. Rest of the recipe is same as Instant pot. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Achari Chicken - Achari Chicken Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
319
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
22
g
34
%
Saturated Fat
 
6
g
38
%
Trans Fat
 
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
10
g
Cholesterol
 
84
mg
28
%
Sodium
 
172
mg
7
%
Potassium
 
359
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
2
g
8
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
22
g
44
%
Vitamin A
 
328
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
 
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
 
53
mg
5
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Disclaimer

Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

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