How long does Gun Fire Chicken take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Gun Fire Chicken serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Gun Fire Chicken spicy?

It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Gun Fire Chicken?

2 Chicken Drumstick and Thigh, ½ Lemon, 3 Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Curd, 2 tsp Black Peppercorns, ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Gun Fire Chicken?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Gun Fire Chicken?

About 286 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Gun Fire Chicken

Name: Gun Fire Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: ½ cup Small Onion (Shallots); ½ inch Ginger; 8 cloves Garlic; 2 tsp Black Peppercorns; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; ½ Lemon; 2 tbsp Curd; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; 2 Chicken Drumstick and Thigh; 3 tbsp Oil; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; 3 Green Chilli; ½ cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; ½ cup Water; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder

50 min
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Serves 4
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Prep 15 min · Cook 35 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as gun chicken · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters Low carb High protein Gluten-free

Gun fire chicken: scored chicken legs in a shallot, ginger, garlic, peppercorn and curd paste, pan-cooked. Spicy, serves 4, 50 minutes, step-by-step video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

22 items

4 people

Small Onion (Shallots)½ cup
Ginger½ inch
Garlic8 cloves
Black Peppercorns2 tsp
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Lemon½
Curd2 tbsp
Coconut Oil1 tbsp
Chicken Drumstick and Thigh2
Oil3 tbsp
Fennel Seeds½ tsp
Green Chilli3
Onion, Finely Chopped½ cup
Curry leaves3 sprigs
Water½ cup
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	286kcal	1144kcal
Protein	17g	68g
Carbohydrate	11g	46g
Fat	20g	78g
Fibre	2.5g	10g
Sugar	3.2g	13g

Cookd masalas for chicken drumstick and thigh

Method

1
Make a smooth paste using all the ingredients under the ‘for the paste’ section.
Small Onion (Shallots)GingerGarlicBlack PeppercornsCoriander LeavesSaltTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderCumin PowderLemonCurdCoconut Oil
2
Make shallow cuts on the thick parts of the chicken leg. Add the prepared paste and coat fully. Rest for 15 minutes at least.
Chicken Drumstick and Thigh
3
Heat oil in a pan. Add fennel seeds, green chilli, onion and curry leaves. Saute until the onion starts to brown.
OilFennel SeedsGreen ChilliOnionCurry leaves
4
Add the chicken pieces and cook for a couple of minutes.
5
Add water along with the remaining masala. Add it to the pan. Cover and cook on medium heat for 20 minutes, flipping occasionally.
Water
6
Remove the lid and cook for 5 more minutes, flipping occasionally, until the masala is dry and just coats the chicken.
7
Add curry leaves and black pepper powder. Mix it well and then serve hot.
Curry leavesBlack Pepper Powder

Before you start

How long does Gun Fire Chicken take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Gun Fire Chicken serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Gun Fire Chicken vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Gun Fire Chicken spicy?: It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Gun Fire Chicken?: 2 Chicken Drumstick and Thigh, ½ Lemon, 3 Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Curd, 2 tsp Black Peppercorns, ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Gun Fire Chicken?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Gun Fire Chicken?: About 286 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.