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, 3 Green Chilli, ½ Lemon, 2 tbsp Curd, ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder, 2 tsp Black Peppercorns, 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 285 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: 3 tbsp Sunflower Oil; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; 3 Green Chilli; ½ cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; ½ cup Water; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Chicken Drumstick and Thigh; 2 tsp Black Peppercorns; ½ Lemon; 2 tbsp Curd; ½ cup Small Onion (Shallots); ½ inch Ginger; 8 cloves Garlic; 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; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil

Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

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

Total50 min

Prep15 min

Cook35 min

Serves4

Per serving285 cal

Spicehot

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

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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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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

100% would make this again12 cooks

Ingredients

22 items

Cooking for4 servings

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

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	285kcal	1140kcal
Protein	17g	68g
Carbohydrate	11g	44g
Fat	20g	78g
Fibre	2.6g	10g
Sugar	3.1g	12g

Cookd masalas for chicken drumstick and thigh

Method

1
Make a smooth paste using all the ingredients under the ‘for the paste’ section.
Black PeppercornsLemonCurdSmall Onion (Shallots)GingerGarlicCoriander LeavesSaltTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderCumin PowderCoconut 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.
Sunflower 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.
Black Pepper PowderCurry leaves

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, 3 Green Chilli, ½ Lemon, 2 tbsp Curd, ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder, 2 tsp Black Peppercorns, 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 285 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.