A fiery twist on your regular pickle! This Spicy Chicken Pickle is packed with bold spices, tangy vinegar, and rich garlic flavor. Perfect with rice, paratha, or as a spicy side for any meal.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
🧄 Ingredients
- 500 g boneless chicken (small pieces)
- 1/2 cup mustard oil (or vegetable oil)
- 2 tbsp garlic paste
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 2 tbsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tbsp mustard seeds
- 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
- 6–8 green chilies (slit)
- 1/2 cup vinegar or lemon juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken
Heat oil in a pan and cook the chicken pieces with salt and turmeric until fully cooked and slightly crispy. - Prepare the Spice Mix
In the same oil, add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds. Let them splutter. - Add Aromatics
Add garlic paste, ginger paste, and green chilies. Sauté until fragrant. - Add Spices
Mix in red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and cook for 1–2 minutes. - Combine Chicken
Add the cooked chicken back into the pan and mix well so the spices coat the chicken. - Add Tanginess
Pour in vinegar or lemon juice and cook for another 3–4 minutes. - Cool & Store
Let the pickle cool completely, then store in a clean airtight jar.
🥒 Storage Tip:
Keep refrigerated and use a dry spoon. It stays fresh for 1–2 weeks.